Police impound 25 vehicles, prosecute offenders in Cross River

The Cross River State Police Command has impounded 25 vehicles for violating vehicle registration regulations. The vehicles were found operating without registration plates or using covered, altered, defaced, or unauthorized dealer plates.

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The Cross River State Police Command has successfully intensified the enforcement of the ongoing nationwide directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on vehicles operating without registration plates or with covered, altered, defaced, unauthorised dealer number plates, or obscured registration plates.

The enforcement operation, conducted on July 3, 2026, followed a nationwide directive issued by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu. Police Public Relations Officer Sunday Eitokpah confirmed that offenders are undergoing appropriate administrative and legal procedures and are currently being prosecuted.

Eitokpah stated that the exercise aims to enhance public safety and improve vehicle identification. It also seeks to prevent criminal elements from using unregistered or concealed number plates for anonymity. The command stressed its dedication to intelligence-led, proactive, and community-focused policing.

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As part of the enforcement operation carried out within Calabar Metropolis on 3rd July, 2026, the Command intercepted 25 vehicles found in violation of the directive. The offenders have been subjected to the appropriate administrative and legal procedures and are being prosecuted in accordance with the relevant provisions of the law.

The Cross River State Police Command urged the public to comply with all traffic and vehicle registration regulations, announcing that the enforcement exercise will continue across the state. Residents are encouraged to report suspicious individuals or activities through the designated police hotlines.

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The Cross River State Police Command reiterates its commitment to intelligence-led, proactive, and community-focused policing. Members of the public are urged to comply with all traffic and vehicle registration regulations, as the enforcement exercise will continue across the state.