The Kano State Police Command has warned that motorists driving with covered, defaced, fake, or missing number plates will be arrested and their vehicles impounded as full enforcement of traffic laws begins across the state.
The warning was issued on Tuesday in a statement signed by Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, on behalf of Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori. The command said the enforcement exercise will take effect immediately and cover all parts of Kano, including the metropolis and rural areas.
According to the police, the move became necessary due to the growing trend of motorists deliberately tampering with their vehicle registration numbers. The command said the practice violates the Road Traffic Act and the National Road Traffic Regulations, which require all vehicles to display clear and visible number plates at all times.
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It explained that hidden or fake number plates make it difficult to track vehicles used for crimes such as armed robbery, kidnapping, drug trafficking, and thuggery-related violence. “In a state like Kano with a large population and many police divisions, proper vehicle identification is very important for public safety,” the statement added.
The command said all area commanders, divisional police officers, and traffic units have been directed to begin strict enforcement without delay. Officers have been instructed to impound any vehicle found with covered, defaced, unreadable, or missing number plates. Vehicles using fake or mismatched registration numbers will also be seized, and offenders will be prosecuted.
The police stressed that there will be no compromise during the exercise. Vehicle owners and drivers were advised to ensure full compliance by registering their vehicles properly with the Federal Road Safety Corps, displaying clear plates at the front and back, and removing any covering, tint, or obstruction.
Motorists were also urged to report suspicious vehicles without proper registration to the nearest police station.
The command appealed to transport unions, community leaders, and residents to support the operation and comply with traffic laws. It also asked the public to report any misconduct by officers during enforcement through designated complaint hotlines.
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