The Benue State Police Command has commenced a statewide operation targeting vehicles operating with hidden, tampered, defaced, or unauthorised number plates, as well as those that are not properly registered.
The enforcement exercise, which started on Thursday, June 18, 2026, is in line with a directive from the Inspector-General of Police and is aimed at improving national security and strengthening crime prevention strategies.Benue Police Begin Crackdown on Unregistered, Obscured Number Plate Vehicles
The Benue State Police Command has announced the commencement of a statewide enforcement operation targeting vehicles with covered, obscured, unauthorised, defaced number plates, as well as unregistered vehicles across the state.
The exercise, which began on Thursday, June 18, 2026, follows a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, aimed at strengthening security and enhancing crime prevention efforts nationwide.
In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Udeme Edet, the Command said the operation is designed to address growing security concerns associated with the use of such vehicles by criminal elements to evade identification and perpetrate unlawful activities.
The Commissioner of Police in Benue State, CP Cletus C.N. Nwadiogbu, has directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Tactical Commanders, and the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations to ensure strict, coordinated, and professional implementation of the exercise across the state.
According to the Command, the use of vehicles without proper registration or with concealed and altered number plates poses a significant challenge to law enforcement agencies by hindering crime detection, investigation, and public safety
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