In a statement released by the Corps Public Education Officer, Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide, FRSC reaffirmed that its ongoing special operations are targeted at curbing the increasing abuse of Nigerian vehicle number plates. The operation, the Corps noted, is crucial to preserving the integrity of the National Uniform Licensing Scheme (NULS), which ensures security, proper vehicle identification, and data management.
According to the statement, the special operation was prompted by growing concerns over the forgery and duplication of number plates by certain individuals and organizations. The Corps warned that if such practices are not swiftly addressed, they could compromise national security, given that many crimes are vehicle-related.
FRSC expressed disappointment that NANS, a body representing Nigerian students, would resort to threats instead of supporting a lawful initiative aimed at enhancing security and order in vehicle registration. The Corps emphasized that its role in ensuring road safety and national security cannot be undermined by intimidation from any group or individual.
“The FRSC is committed to bringing sanity and regularity to the vehicle registration system in order to prevent a return to the past era of indiscriminate and irregular use of number plates. It is, therefore, concerning that students, who should be at the forefront of promoting law and order, are threatening an institution working to secure the nation’s highways,” the statement read.
The Corps further directed its officers nationwide not to yield to any form of coercion or pressure that could hinder the objectives of the National Vehicle Identification Scheme and national security. However, FRSC assured that it remains open to constructive dialogue with NANS leadership to provide further clarification on the purpose and necessity of the operation.
