FRSC data 6,454 visitors offences, seizes faux diplomatic plates in 12 states

Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, mentioned it has recorded 6,454 visitors offences and intercepted 5 automobiles bearing faux diplomatic quantity plates in the course of the second section of its nationwide enforcement operation.

The operation, codenamed Operation GUDUMA II, was carried out from November 2 to six, 2026, throughout 12 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

According to an announcement by the Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, the train additionally uncovered over 1,600 quantity plate violations.

“The operation is part of a renewed offensive against the abuse of vehicle registration identities, particularly the unauthorised use of diplomatic number plates, which it said poses serious implications for national security, law enforcement and public safety”, the FRSC mentioned.

Commenting on the end result, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, mentioned the Corps is decided to make sure Nigerian roads will not be exploited by people in search of to hide their identities, evade legislation enforcement or compromise nationwide safety via fraudulent car documentation.

He burdened that car quantity plates will not be mere identification equipment however vital devices of nationwide safety, car traceability and legislation enforcement, including that the Corps won’t relent in confronting their abuse, whatever the standing of offenders.

Mohammed assured Nigerians that Operation GUDUMA could be sustained and progressively expanded to different states of the federation, with methods strengthened via improved personnel deployment, inter-agency collaboration and intelligence-led enforcement.