The Bauchi State Police Command has intensified its enforcement against motorists operating vehicles without valid registration or those using obscured and fake number plates. In a significant move, mobile courts have been established throughout the state to expedite the trial of offenders.
This directive is in line with orders from the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, aimed at improving road safety and bolstering security in the region. A statement released by the command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, indicated that the police have collaborated with the state judiciary to set up these mobile courts at five Area Command headquarters and other key locations within Bauchi metropolis.
The courts are now actively hearing cases against motorists whose vehicles lack proper registration, have covered or tampered number plates, or display unauthorized registration marks. Commissioner of Police Sani-Omolori Aliyu emphasized that unregistered and untraceable vehicles pose serious security risks, often being used in criminal activities such as kidnapping and armed robbery.
He clarified that the enforcement operation is intended to protect lives and property, not to harass law-abiding citizens. Any vehicle found violating the regulations will be impounded, and offenders will face prosecution before the mobile courts. Penalties, including fines and other sanctions, will be imposed based on relevant motor vehicle laws and police regulations.
The command urged all vehicle owners and drivers to ensure their documents are up to date, display number plates properly, and avoid covering, altering, or defacing registration numbers. Residents are encouraged to cooperate with officers during the exercise. The police reaffirmed their dedication to maintaining security and curbing criminality linked to untraceable vehicles.