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The Kano State Police Command has warned that motorists driving with covered, defaced, fake, or missing number plates will be arrested and their vehicles impounded as the Command begins full enforcement of traffic laws across the state.
The warning was issued in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, on Tuesday.
The command said the enforcement exercise will begin immediately and will cover all parts of Kano State, including the metropolis and rural areas.
According to the command, the decision became necessary due to the growing trend of motorists deliberately covering or tampering with their vehicle registration numbers.
“This practice is against the law and poses serious security risks,” the command said.
It explained that such actions violate relevant provisions of the Road Traffic Act and the National Road Traffic Regulations, which require all vehicles to display clear and visible number plates at all times.
The police warned that hidden or fake number plates make it difficult to track vehicles used for crimes such as armed robbery, kidnapping, drug trafficking, and thuggery-related violence.
“In a state like Kano with a large population and many police divisions, proper vehicle identification is very important for public safety,” the statement added.
The command said it has directed all area commanders, divisional police officers, and traffic units to begin strict enforcement without delay.
“Officers have been instructed to impound any vehicle found with covered, defaced, unreadable, or missing number plates,” the police said.
It added that vehicles using fake or mismatched registration numbers will also be seized, and offenders will be prosecuted.
The police stressed that there will be no compromise during the exercise.
The command advised all vehicle owners and drivers to ensure full compliance with registration rules.
Motorists were urged to ensure their vehicles are properly registered with the Federal Road Safety Corps.
“Display clear number plates at the front and back of their vehicles, remove any form of covering, tint, or obstruction on plates, and report suspicious vehicles without proper registration to the nearest police station,” the statement added.
The police appealed to transport unions, community leaders, and motorists to support the operation and comply with traffic laws.
It also urged members of the public to report any misconduct by officers during the enforcement to designated complaint hotlines provided by the command.
