The Niger State Police Command has launched an immediate enforcement operation targeting vehicles with obscured, tampered, or missing registration plates. This initiative, announced by Police Public Relations Officer SP Wasiu Abiodun, aims to curb the rising practice where motorists intentionally hide or alter their number plates.
The crackdown is based on Section 10(3) of the Road Traffic Act 2004 and Regulation 38 of the National Road Traffic Regulations 2012, which mandate that all vehicles on public roads must visibly display valid registration plates at all times. Commissioner of Police CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman has directed all Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers to begin enforcement across the state.
Vehicle owners are urged to ensure their vehicles are properly registered, with number plates displayed both front and rear, and to remove any covers or obstructions that prevent clear identification. The command also calls on motorists, transport unions, and the public to support the police during this exercise, emphasizing that the measure is essential for public safety and national security.