The House of Representatives has urged the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to take immediate action against the growing use of fake vehicle number plates, citing concerns over increasing criminal activities in the country.
The motion, sponsored by Matthew Nwogu, the representative for Aboh Mbaise/Ngor Okpala Federal Constituency, Imo State, was adopted during Thursday’s February 20, plenary session.
Nwogu emphasised that vehicle number plates are crucial for identifying vehicles and allowing security agencies to trace those involved in criminal activities.
He referenced a report from Vanguard dated February 7, 2025, which revealed that many fake plates used in crimes carry the logos of prominent institutions such as the Presidency, the Nigeria Youth Council, and the National Association of Nigerian Students.
These fraudulent plates have been linked to incidents like the notorious ‘One Chance’ robbery and kidnapping schemes, which have caused significant harm to citizens.
“The use of fake number plates is directly contributing to the worsening security situation in the country, Some of these plates belong to respected institutions, yet they are not registered in the Nigerian Vehicle Registration database.” Nwogu said.
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Following a vote in favour of the motion, the House called on the FRSC, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, to ramp up efforts to arrest those using fake number plates and track down the producers.
The resolution also urged the agencies to ensure that only vehicles with valid, registered plates are allowed on Nigerian roads.
This move comes amid rising concerns over security and the increasing use of fake plates to facilitate crimes in various parts of the country.
