FRSC RECORDS 7,798 ARRESTS OF FAKE NUMBER PLATES IN TWO MONTHS
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The Federal Road Safety Corps has reported making “7,798 arrests in just two months” as part of a crackdown on number plate-related offences.
This surge in arrests came as part of the Corps’ efforts to tackle the growing issue of fake vehicle registration plates, which have become a major concern for public safety and national security.
The FRSC spokesperson Olusegun Ogungbemide disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.
According to the statement, the FRSC’s crackdown garnered attention, with the National Assembly lending its full support to the initiative.
“The ongoing efforts of the Federal Road Safety Corps to crackdown on number plate-related offences, has received a significant boost with the National Assembly declaring its support for the Corps’ battle against the circulation of fake number plates.
“This endorsement which is a testament to FRSC’s proactiveness came after recording a staggering 7798 arrests of number plates related offenses in just two months,” the statement revealed.
The statement further stated that on Tuesday, the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on FRSC, Honourable Abiodun Adesida, publicly pledged the Assembly’s backing during a meeting with the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, and committee members.
The meeting was convened to address the alarming increase in fake number plates, which pose serious threats to road safety and complicate the efforts of security agencies to track vehicles involved in criminal activities.
At the meeting, the Corps Marshal outlined the steps being taken to combat the proliferation of fake number plates, which includes improving the National Vehicle Identification Scheme Portal.
He stated that vehicles with fake registration numbers would not be allowed on Nigerian roads, despite the resistance from some vehicle owners using counterfeit plates.
The Corps Marshal also provided a detailed overview of the ongoing efforts to address number plate-related offences.
“FRSC’s statistics reveal a disturbing trend of number plate-related offences, with many motorists flouting the law by using fake or unauthorized number plates.
“This trend according to the Corps Marshal, poses significant security risks, as it hinders efforts to track and identify vehicles involved in crimes by security agencies,” the statement read.
The National Assembly’s endorsement of the FRSC’s efforts is seen as a crucial step in reinforcing the battle against the circulation of fake number plates.
Adesida reiterated the need for stronger collaboration between the Assembly and the Corps, calling for the enhancement of laws to ensure those caught using fake plates are held accountable.
The Corps Marshal concluded the meeting by urging all Nigerians to support the FRSC’s ongoing efforts by ensuring they use genuine number plates and report any instances of fake plates to the nearest FRSC Command, reinforcing the need for collective action in ensuring public safety on Nigerian roads.
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