National Assembly Backs FRSC As Crack Down On Plate-related Offences Hits 7,798 Arrests In Two Months

National Assembly backs FRSC as crack down on plate-related offences hits 7,798 arrests in two months.

Support made public when the Corps Marshal met with the Members of the House of Rep Committee on FRSC.

Corps Marshal assured that no vehicle with fake registration will be allowed to be driven on Nigerian roads.

He said this trend poses significant security risks, as it hinders efforts to track vehicles involved in crimes by security agencies.

The National Assembly has declared its support for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in its ongoing battle against the circulation of fake number plates after recording a staggering 7,798 arrests of number plates related offenses in just two months.

The support was made public by the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on FRSC, Honourable Abiodun Derin Adesida, when the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed met with the Members of the Committee at the lower chamber of the National Assembly on March 18, 2025.

In a statement released on Wednesday, FRSC spokesperson, Olusegun Ogungbemide, said the meeting was prompted by concerns over noticeable proliferation of fake vehicle number plates in the country which obviously poses a significant threat to public safety.

“In the course of the conversation, the Corps Marshal briefed the entire Members on the general efforts instituted to clamp down on fake vehicle registration numbers amidst serious resistance by owners of vehicles with such fake number plates.”

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The Corps Marshal assured the Chairman and Members of the Committee of his commitment to improving the National Vehicle Identification Scheme Portal (NVIS) by ensuring that no vehicle with fake registration is allowed to be driven on Nigerian roads.

“Speaking on the necessity of the ongoing clampdown, he informed the Committee that FRSC’s statistics reveal a disturbing trend of number plate-related offences, with many motorists flouting the law by using fake or unauthorized number plates.”

“This trend according to the Corps Marshal, poses significant security risks, as it hinders efforts to track and identify vehicles involved in crimes by security agencies.”

“He appreciated the support of the National Assembly, describing it as a significant milestone in the battle against fake number plates. He beckoned on them to work with the FRSC by strengthening existing laws and regulations that will ensure that offenders are brought to justice.”

“The Corps Marshal rounded up his speech by further commending the National Assembly for its commitment to road safety and national security, as he urged all Nigerians to support FRSC’s efforts by obtaining genuine number plates and reporting any instances of fake number plates to the nearest FRSC Command.”

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