The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has intercepted a black Toyota Corolla bearing a suspected fake presidential registration number plate and commenced an investigation into the vehicle’s ownership and use.
The vehicle, driven by one Mr Agbogun Benard, was intercepted by police operatives at about 2:35 p.m. on October 26, 2026, following credible intelligence.
In a statement, the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, said the vehicle, bearing registration number M01-997 FG, was taken to the FCT Police Command Headquarters for discreet investigation.
Adeh explained that during preliminary investigations, the driver could not provide a satisfactory explanation regarding the source of the registration number.
She said investigations were ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the allocation, ownership and use of the registration number, as well as verify the authenticity of the vehicle’s registration particulars.
The Command urged residents to remain law-abiding and promptly report suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police station.
Members of the public were also encouraged to contact the Command through its emergency telephone numbers: 08032003913 and 08061581938.
