The Abia state police command says it has impounded a total of 15 vehicles found violating vehicle registration and number plate regulations across various locations in the State.
The command in a release endorsed by the spokesperson DSP Maureen Chilaka says the effort is in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police enforcement operation against unregistered vehicles and vehicles bearing obscured, defaced, altered, or unlawfully covered registration number plates and the Command’s commitment to enhance security.
According to the release, Fifteen (15) suspects were also arrested for offences connected to the use of unregistered vehicles and tampered or improperly displayed registration plates.
It further states that Nine (9) cases have already been charged to court, while other related cases that are still under investigation will be concluded and diligently prosecuted.
Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa, commended the operational discipline of officers involved in the exercise and reiterated that the enforcement is aimed at strengthening public safety, improving crime prevention, and denying criminal elements opportunities to exploit vehicle identification loopholes.
CP Isa assured members of the public that the Command remains committed to ensuring transparency, professionalism, and respect for the rule of law throughout the exercise and urged members of the public to report any unprofessional conduct through the Command’s Complaint Response Unit via
09031593827, 08035401645
He advised Abians to ensure full compliance with vehicle registration laws and proper display of number plates, as enforcement operations remain ongoing across the State.
