The FRSC has launched an operation to combat fake number plates used in criminal activities. These plates often bear the tags of respected institutions like the Presidency, NYC, and NANS, making it harder for law enforcement to trace offenders. The operation aims to maintain vehicle registration integrity.
The Lagos State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kehinde Hamzat, has raised concerns over the increasing use of fake number plates linked to criminal activities. He revealed that these plates often carry tags from respected institutions such as the presidency, the Nigerian Youth Council (NYC), and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). This misuse of official labels has become a significant security issue, as law enforcement agents tend to hesitate when approaching vehicles bearing these tags.
During an appearance on Channels Television's Sunrise Daily, Hamzat explained that these fake plates make it difficult to trace vehicles involved in crimes, as the numbers don't appear in the official database. The FRSC has launched a nationwide operation to identify and seize these vehicles, aiming to ensure the integrity of the National Vehicle Identification Scheme (NVIS).
The FRSC's efforts have also stirred controversy. The agency’s recent directive to arrest vehicles linked to NANS prompted a strong response from the student body, with NANS threatening to shut down FRSC operations across the country if the directive is enforced. Despite the opposition, the FRSC remains focused on its mission to prevent further misuse of fake number plates, which have increasingly become a tool for criminals to evade law enforcement.
This crackdown is part of a broader effort by the FRSC to improve national security and vehicle regulation.
