Sokoto Police Command moves against unregistered vehicles, concealed number plates
From Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police Command says it will commence the enforcement of regulations against vehicles operating without registration number plates, as well as those displaying concealed, altered, defaced, or otherwise obscured number plates across the State.
A statement by the its spokesperson , DSP Ahmad Rufai said on Saturday in Sokoto that this enforcement action is in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan and forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen public safety.
According to the statement, the move is to enhance intelligence-led policing, and prevent the use of unidentifiable vehicles in the commission of crimes.
It said, “The Commissioner of Police, Sokoto State Command, CP Hayatu Hassan Shaffa, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property throughout the State.
“He emphasized that the exercise is aimed at enhancing public security and ensuring compliance with extant laws and regulations, rather than inconveniencing law-abiding citizens.
“The Commissioner of Police therefore urges all vehicle owners and operators to ensure that their vehicles are properly registered and fitted with approved registration number plates.
“Owners of vehicles with covered, altered, defaced, or obscured number plates are advised to regularize their vehicles without delay to avoid prosecution and other legal sanctions.”
The statement said that the Command assured the members of the public that the enforcement exercise will be conducted professionally, transparently, and in strict compliance with the law.
It continued, “Residents are encouraged to cooperate with police personnel and other relevant agencies to ensure the success of the operation.
“The Sokoto State Police Command remains steadfast in its mandate of protecting lives and property and calls on all road users to comply with this directive and other traffic regulations in the collective interest of public safety, law and order, and national security.”
