The House of Representatives has called on the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Road Safety Corps to arrest and prosecute individuals using fake vehicle number plates as part of efforts to curb rising criminal activities in the country.
The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Matthew Nwogu, who represents Aboh Mbaise/Ngor Okpala Federal Constituency of Imo State, during a plenary session.
Highlighting the significance of vehicle number plates in identifying vehicles and aiding security agencies in tracking suspects, Nwogu quoted the Federal Road Safety Corps Lagos sector commander as stating that most fake number plates used in crimes bear the tags of reputable institutions, including the Presidency, Nigeria Youth Council, and the National Association of Nigerian Students.
He noted that criminal activities such as ‘one chance’ robberies and kidnappings were often linked to vehicles with fake plates, with many victims suffering tragic fates at the hands of criminals.