The Bauchi State Police Command has kicked off a strict enforcement drive against motorists operating unregistered vehicles or using concealed, fictitious, or obscured number plates, deploying mobile courts for swift trials across the state.
The operation follows a directive from Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, aimed at improving road safety and bolstering overall security in Bauchi State.
In a statement released by Command Spokesman SP Nafiu Habib, the police announced a partnership with the state judiciary to set up mobile courts at the five Area Command headquarters and other key locations in Bauchi metropolis. These courts have already begun hearing cases involving vehicles without valid registration, those with covered or altered plates, and those bearing fake or unauthorised numbers.
Commissioner of Police Sani-Omolori Aliyu emphasised that unregistered and unidentifiable vehicles represent a major security risk, as they are often linked to serious crimes such as kidnapping and armed robbery. He clarified that
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