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Police prosecute 117 motorists over unregistered, concealed number plates in Adamawa

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  • The Adamawa State Police Command is prosecuting 117 motorists for using vehicles with unregistered, concealed, or tampered number plates.
  • The arrests were made during an ongoing enforcement exercise by a Special Task Force aimed at ensuring compliance with vehicle registration regulations.
  • Police emphasize that improperly identified vehicles pose significant security threats and vow to sustain the enforcement exercise statewide.

In Adamawa State, Nigeria, the police have initiated the prosecution of 117 motorists caught driving vehicles with unregistered, concealed, or tampered number plates. This action stems from an ongoing enforcement operation conducted by a Special Task Force, established by the State Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris.

The operation targeted vehicles violating registration regulations, resulting in the interception of 117 cars. The offenders are now facing legal proceedings in accordance with existing laws. The command highlighted that the use of unregistered and improperly identified vehicles presents serious security risks, hindering crime prevention and intelligence gathering efforts.

The operation, carried out by the Special Task Force constituted by the Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, led to the interception of one hundred and seventeen vehicles found in violation of vehicle registration regulations.

โ€” SP Suleiman NgurojeThe command's spokesperson detailing the results of the enforcement exercise.

Commissioner of Police Dankombo Morris commended the task force for its professionalism and stressed that the enforcement exercise is not a one-time event but a continuous statewide effort. He urged vehicle owners to ensure their vehicles are properly registered and that number plates are clearly displayed and unaltered. The command reiterated its commitment to crime prevention and enhancing security across the state, warning that violators will continue to face arrest and prosecution.

The Commissioner of Police reiterates that the enforcement exercise is not a one-time operation but a continuous statewide exercise. The command will sustain the enforcement and intensify monitoring across the state to ensure full compliance.

โ€” SP Suleiman NgurojeSpokesperson conveying the Commissioner's commitment to ongoing enforcement.
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