The Cross River State Police Command wishes to notify members of the public that it is set to commence a statewide enforcement operation targeting vehicles operating with covered, obscured, altered, defaced, unregistered, or missing registration number plates.
This action is in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+),NPM, aimed at enhancing public safety, strengthening intelligence-led policing, and preventing criminal elements from exploiting unidentifiable vehicles to perpetrate unlawful activities.
The Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, CP Rashid B. Afegbua, psc,mnips, has directed Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders, and Divisional Police Officers across the State to intensify surveillance and enforcement efforts to identify and sanction violators.
He emphasized that any vehicle found operating in breach of existing registration regulations will be subjected to thorough scrutiny, while offenders may face appropriate sanctions, including the impoundment of such vehicles in accordance with extant laws.
The Command has observed with concern the increasing incidence of vehicles plying roads across the State with concealed, defaced, or absent registration plates. This trend undermines security operations and impedes efforts to trace vehicles linked to criminal activities.
Vehicle owners and operators are therefore advised to ensure that their registration number plates are properly affixed, clearly visible, and issued by the appropriate authorities. Motorists are also encouraged to maintain valid vehicle documentation and comply fully with all traffic and registration requirements.
The Cross River State Police Command assures residents that the exercise is solely intended to improve security and safeguard lives and property. Law-abiding citizens are urged to cooperate with officers carrying out this operation as the Command remains committed to creating a safer environment for all.
E-signed:
ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, anipr,mnisma
Police Public Relations Officer
For: Commissioner of Police
Cross River State Command
15th June, 2026
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