By Goodluck Ikiebe
The FCT Police Command has expressed serious concern about the manner in which motorists drive around the territory with single or no number plates and car dealers beyond the stipulated time, which is 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM .
The time stipulated in Section 25 (5) of the Federal Capital Territory Road Transport Regulation Act, 2005.
A statement by the FCT Police spokesperson, SP Josephine Ande says It is no news that several recorded cases of armed robbery, popularly known as “one chance,” are mostly associated with vehicles with single or no number plates.
“This unlawful act has pricked the attention of the populace, who have now begun to question the effectiveness of the police in addressing the menace”, it stated.
Consequent to the above, the Commissioner of Police FCT, Benneth C. Igweh, has given a marching order that vehicles plying the roads with a single or no number plate should be impounded, with the driver arrested and prosecuted.
In addition, CP Igweh, has warned car dealers against parking their vehicles in an unauthorised parking lot and driving beyond the stipulated time, which is six o’clock p.m., as defaulters will be made to face the full wrath of the law.
Also, he reiterated that in the effort to ensure the safety and security of residents of FCT, no motorists or car dealers, who come in conflict with the substantive laws would be spared.
The FCT Police Commissioner urged the residents to be vigilant and take advantage of the police emergency lines in reporting suspicious activities through: 08032003913, 08028940883, 08061581938, and 07057337653 PCB: 09022222352,
CRU: 08107314192.
