FRSC Arrests 847 Motorists Over Number Plate Violations in Cross River

FRSC Arrests 847 Motorists Over Numb

‎The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has arrested 847 motorists in Cross River State over violations of vehicle number plate regulations within the last 12 months.

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‎The Sector Commander of the FRSC in Cross River, Innocent Etuk, disclosed this on Tuesday in Calabar during a news conference to launch the second phase of Operation Guduma.

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‎Mr Etuk said the offences included the use of covered, fake and faded number plates, noting that motorcycles accounted for a considerable number of the violations, particularly in Ogoja and other northern parts of the state.

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‎He said the command had resolved to step up enforcement to address the misuse of vehicle registration numbers and tackle its implications for road safety and national security.

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‎According to him, the command's Motor Vehicle Administration Department would work with the FRSC national headquarters to authenticate vehicle registration details using the national database.

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‎He warned that vehicles whose registration particulars could not be confirmed would be impounded for further investigation.

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‎Earlier, the FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, said no motorist would be exempted from the enforcement against the use of covered, falsified and faded number plates.

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‎Mr Mohammed, who was represented by the Corps Armament Officer, Jerry Undelikwo, said the nationwide operation would hold from November 3 to November 6, with the involvement of other security agencies.

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‎He said the exercise would target motorists who violate number plate regulations, including those who use armed security personnel to evade arrest.

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‎The Corps Marshal described the practice as a security risk, explaining that criminals could exploit government and diplomatic vehicle registration numbers to move weapons or abducted persons without attracting suspicion.

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‎He added that offenders would face prosecution before mobile courts or be transferred to appropriate security agencies for further investigation and prosecution.

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‎Mr Mohammed said the enforcement would not end with the special operation, urging motorists to ensure their vehicles comply with registration and traffic regulations.

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‎The exercise, he said, was aimed at improving road safety, strengthening national security and discouraging the illegal use of vehicle number plates.

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‎(NAN)