The Bauchi State Police Command has begun a statewide operation targeting vehicles without proper registration, those with obscured number plates, and those displaying fake or unauthorized plates. Mobile courts are now in place at the five area command headquarters and key points in Bauchi metropolis to ensure quick prosecution of violators.
Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, stated that the move follows a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu. The crackdown aims to improve road safety and beef up security across the state, as unregistered vehicles are often linked to serious crimes like kidnapping and armed robbery.
In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, the command warned that any vehicle found in violation of the law would be impounded and offenders taken before the mobile courts. Penalties include fines and other sanctions under Nigeria’s vehicle registration and licensing laws.
Aliyu emphasized that the exercise is not intended to harass motorists but to protect lives and property. He urged vehicle owners to regularize their registration documents, display plates properly, and avoid covering or altering them.
The police called for public cooperation, noting that the operation will be sustained without compromise as part of broader efforts to eliminate untraceable vehicles used by criminals and create a safer environment for Bauchi residents.