The Adamawa State Police Command has begun a statewide operation targeting vehicles without registration number plates as well as those displaying concealed, altered or defaced registration details.

The initiative follows a directive issued by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, aimed at strengthening security and addressing the misuse of improperly identified vehicles.

In a statement released on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, disclosed that the Commissioner of Police in Adamawa State, CP Kabir Umar Hassan, had ordered the immediate implementation of the directive and established a special task force to oversee the exercise.

According to the statement, the task force is made up of personnel drawn from various departments and formations within the command and is being led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Abubakar Haruna.

The team has been assigned to monitor compliance with vehicle registration regulations and conduct enforcement operations across different parts of the state.

The command said the decision was informed by the growing number of vehicles operating without proper identification, noting that the trend poses significant security challenges and hampers efforts to prevent crime, gather intelligence and ensure public safety.

Police authorities explained that vehicles without valid registration numbers or those with obscured, tampered, covered or altered plate details are often exploited by criminals seeking to avoid detection while carrying out unlawful activities.

Under the new enforcement measures, officers have been directed to stop and inspect suspected vehicles and take appropriate legal action against offenders. Such vehicles may be seized and subjected to relevant legal processes in line with existing laws.

The Commissioner of Police urged motorists and vehicle owners to ensure full compliance with registration requirements and other traffic regulations, stressing that the operation would be conducted impartially and that no individual or group would receive special treatment.

He reiterated the command’s commitment to improving public safety and maintaining law and order across Adamawa State.