Edino Chubiyo Cornelius 
ABIA, Nigeria – The Abia State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects, impounded 15 vehicles and charged nine cases to court during an ongoing enforcement operation targeting unregistered vehicles and altered number plates across the state.
Police spokesperson DSP Maureen Chinaka disclosed the figures in a statement issued on behalf of Commissioner of Police Danladi Isa on Sunday.
According to the command, the operation aligns with directives from the Inspector-General of Police aimed at improving public safety and preventing criminal activities involving improperly registered vehicles.
“The Command has continued the ongoing statewide enforcement operation against unregistered vehicles and vehicles bearing obscured, defaced, altered or unlawfully covered registration number plates,” the statement said.
Police officers impounded 15 vehicles found violating registration and number plate regulations in different locations across Abia State.
“Fifteen suspects were arrested for offences connected to the use of unregistered vehicles and tampered or improperly displayed registration plates, while nine cases have been charged to court,” the statement added.
The police said investigations into other related cases are continuing and promised diligent prosecution.
Commissioner Isa commended officers participating in the operation and said the enforcement exercise is designed to strengthen public safety, improve crime prevention and deny criminals opportunities to exploit vehicle identification loopholes.
He assured residents that all suspects would be treated in accordance with constitutional provisions.
“The Command remains committed to ensuring transparency, professionalism and respect for the rule of law throughout the exercise,” the commissioner said.
The police also encouraged members of the public to report cases of unprofessional conduct through the command’s Complaint Response Unit.
Authorities advised vehicle owners to comply fully with registration laws and ensure proper display of number plates, warning that enforcement operations remain active across the state.
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