The Police Command, FCT has announced it would impound vehicles without registration numbers, defaced or single number plates as part of efforts to combat the menace of robbery in the FCT, especially “one-chance.”
The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, revealed this in a statement on Tuesday.
She further stated that regulations on covered number plates and tinted glasses would also be strictly enforced.
The command has deployed additional personnel and equipment for patrols, stop-and-search operations, and surveillance across the Territory to tackle the rise in “one-chance” crimes and car thefts.
According to the statement, “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.”