The Anambra State Police Command has launched a statewide enforcement operation targeting vehicles with covered, altered, defaced, obstructed, or unregistered number plates in a fresh move to boost security and tackle crime.
The exercise, which commenced across various parts of the state, is aimed at improving vehicle identification and preventing criminals from using anonymous vehicles to carry out illegal activities.
Leading the operation, the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, urged motorists to comply with vehicle registration regulations and ensure that their number plates remain visible at all times.
According to the police boss, the increasing use of unregistered vehicles and deliberately concealed number plates has become a major challenge for law enforcement agencies, making it difficult to track suspects and investigate crimes.
He explained that the operation is in line with directives issued by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to address security concerns linked to vehicles operating without proper identification.
In his words:
“The Anambra State Police Command is using this opportunity to reiterate its call for vehicle owners and users in the state to register their vehicles and avoid concealing number plates.”
The Commissioner noted that any attempt to cover, bend, alter, remove, deface, or obstruct a vehicle’s registration plate violates the law and will attract sanctions.
He stressed that properly displayed number plates play a critical role in intelligence gathering, crime prevention, and the swift identification of vehicles involved in criminal activities.
According to him:
“The enforcement exercise is aimed at strengthening security, enhancing intelligence gathering, and facilitating the prompt identification of vehicles used in the commission of crimes.”
The police command also called on residents and motorists to cooperate fully with officers carrying out the operation by ensuring all registration documents are up to date and visible.
Orutugu assured the public that officers participating in the exercise have been instructed to remain professional, courteous, and operate strictly within the confines of the law.
He said:
“Police officers deployed for the exercise have been directed to carry out their duties professionally, courteously, and in accordance with the law.”
The police further reiterated their commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the state while urging motorists to avoid actions that could hinder security operations.
The enforcement drive comes amid growing efforts by security agencies to improve surveillance, strengthen public safety, and reduce the use of untraceable vehicles in criminal activities across Anambra State.
Source: Anambra State Police Command
