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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police, Tunji Disu, on Tuesday, directed that vehicles without number plates be impounded across the nation’s capital, Abuja.
The directive was contained in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, who stressed that regulations regarding covered number plates and tinted glasses would be enforced.
Disu also ordered the deployment of more personnel and equipment for patrols and stop-and-search operations throughout the nation’s capital.
The directive came on the heels of the rise in one-chance incidents in the FCT.
He urged residents to bear with the command as some of these moves might cause inconvenience to commuters, among others.
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The statement reads: “The FCT Police Command is deploying additional personnel and equipment for patrols, stop-and-search operations, and surveillance throughout the Federal Capital Territory. This initiative aims to combat rising incidents of ‘one chance’ crimes and car theft.
“We will be impounding vehicles without registration numbers, with only one plate, or using defaced plates. Regulations regarding covered number plates and tinted glasses will also be enforced.
“While these operations may cause some inconvenience, they reflect our commitment to the safety of all FCT residents and to deterring criminal activities targeting motorists and passengers.
“Since launching these measures, we have successfully recovered stolen vehicles and apprehended ‘one chance’ robbers. We appreciate the public’s patience and cooperation during these operations, and we advise vehicle owners to ensure compliance with all regulations.
“We encourage residents to report suspicious activities and cooperate with our officers. Your safety is our priority.”
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