Nasarawa police arraign 19 offenders, seize 27 vehicles in number plate enforcement drive

The Nasarawa State Police Command has intensified enforcement of vehicle registration regulations across the state, leading to the impoundment of 27 vehicles and the prosecution of 19 motorists for various offences related to unregistered and defaced number plates.
The enforcement exercise, the Command said, is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen public safety and support crime prevention through strict compliance with vehicle identification laws.

According to the Police spokesperson, SP Ramhan Nansel, in a statement released on Thursday, 18th June, 2026, those arraigned were charged with offences ranging from driving unregistered vehicles and using covered or defaced number plates to operating vehicles with unauthorized foreign registration plates and displaying manufacturer logos instead of approved registration numbers.

Nansel explained that the operation followed a directive by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, ordering a nationwide crackdown on vehicles operating in violation of registration laws.

He noted that unregistered vehicles and obscured number plates pose significant security concerns, as they are frequently used by criminal elements to conceal identities and evade law enforcement agencies.

Speaking on the exercise, the Commissioner of Police in Nasarawa State, Shetima Jauro Mohammed, directed officers and operatives to sustain enforcement efforts across all parts of the state.

He stressed that the initiative was designed to improve public safety rather than punish law-abiding citizens.

According to the police commissioner, “the initiative is not intended to inconvenience law-abiding citizens but to enhance public safety and strengthen crime prevention efforts.”

Mohammed urged vehicle owners to ensure their vehicles are properly registered and fitted with valid and clearly visible number plates at all times.

He warned that motorists found violating the relevant laws would continue to face arrest and prosecution as the Command remains committed to enforcing compliance.

The Police Command further appealed for public cooperation, noting that effective enforcement of vehicle registration laws is essential to combating crime and improving security across the state.

The Command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property, while assuring residents that measures aimed at enhancing security would be sustained.