Kano Police Launch Crackdown on Covered Number Plates, Unregistered Vehicles
The Kano State Police Command has announced the commencement of a statewide enforcement operation targeting vehicles with covered, defaced, fake, or missing number plates as part of efforts to strengthen security and enhance crime prevention across the state.
The initiative, approved by the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, will see police officers across the state intensify enforcement of traffic laws against motorists who violate vehicle registration regulations.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the command expressed concern over the growing number of motorists deliberately covering, tampering with, or removing vehicle registration plates, a practice it said contravenes the provisions of the Road Traffic Act and National Road Traffic Regulations.
The police noted that obscured or missing number plates hinder law enforcement efforts to identify and track vehicles linked to criminal activities, including armed robbery, kidnapping, thuggery, drug trafficking, and other security threats.
“The increasing use of covered or defaced number plates poses a serious challenge to crime prevention and investigation. Visible and authentic vehicle identification remains critical to maintaining public safety in Kano State,” the statement said.
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The command disclosed that the enforcement takes immediate effect and has directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and personnel of the Traffic Section to begin full implementation across Kano metropolis and the 44 local government areas of the state.
Vehicles targeted during the operation include those with covered, unreadable, or defaced number plates, vehicles displaying fake or mismatched registration numbers, as well as those operating without both front and rear number plates.
The police warned that offending vehicles would be impounded and their drivers prosecuted in accordance with the law, stressing that there would be no exceptions or compromises during the exercise.
The command advised vehicle owners to ensure their vehicles are properly registered with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), maintain standard and clearly visible number plates, and remove any form of obstruction that may conceal registration details.
Residents were also encouraged to report vehicles operating without proper registration or displaying suspicious number plates to the nearest police station.
The command emphasized that the enforcement exercise is not intended to harass law-abiding citizens but forms part of broader efforts to improve security and support intelligence-led policing in the state.
It further appealed to community leaders, transport unions, and members of the public to cooperate with security personnel to ensure the success of the operation.
The police also urged residents to report any misconduct by officers involved in the enforcement exercise through the Command’s Complaint Response Unit.
The Kano State Police Command reiterated its commitment to safeguarding lives and property and ensuring that the state remains secure for residents, businesses, and visitors.
By PRNigeria
