From Our Correspondent – Enugu
The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, has directed operatives of the Command to intensify the strict but professional enforcement on the use of unregistered vehicles and vehicles with obscured, defaced, or unlawfully covered registration number plates across the state.
The directive followed the subsisting order of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, mandating the impoundment of such vehicles and the prosecution of offenders nationwide, given the security risks they pose, their frequent use in the commission of crimes, and their violation of extant laws.
CP Giwa emphasized that unregistered vehicles and tampered, obscured, defaced, or concealed number plates undermine law enforcement efforts, frustrate crime detection and investigation, and are often used by criminal elements to evade identification and arrest.
He therefore charged supervisory officers to ensure that the enforcement is carried out strictly in accordance with the law and with the utmost professionalism, civility, and respect for citizens’ rights.
The Commissioner warned that any officer found exploiting the exercise for extortion, harassment, or any other form of misconduct will face severe disciplinary sanctions. He urged motorists operating unregistered vehicles or using defaced, obscured, or covered number plates, except where expressly permitted by law, to desist forthwith and comply with all relevant regulations.
CP Giwa also enjoined residents to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and supportive of ongoing efforts to enhance public safety by reporting criminal activities and suspicious persons to the nearest Police Station. He equally urged members of the public to report any case of police misconduct through the Command’s Complaint Response Unit on 09160002486, 09160002487, 07059160602, or 08176255557.
Spokesman for the Command SP Daniel Ndukwe confirmed the story.
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