Imo: Police begin statewide enforcement against vehicles with unregistered, concealed plate numbers

The Imo State Commissioner of Police, Audu Garba Bosso, in compliance with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, has ordered intensified enforcement against vehicles operating without registration number plates, as well as those with concealed, altered, defaced, or otherwise obscured registration numbers.

CP Bosso gave the directive during a strategic meeting with Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), Tactical Team Commanders, and Heads of Departments at the Command Headquarters in Owerri.

He said the operation is aimed at strengthening internal security and enhancing crime prevention across the state.

The Imo police commissioner warned that the use of unregistered or concealed number plates poses a serious security risk, as it aids criminal concealment and hampers identification.

He therefore directed members of the public to ensure strict compliance with lawful vehicle registration and the proper display of number plates. He further instructed officers to conduct the exercise professionally and strictly within the ambit of the law.

CP Bosso also used the occasion to charge area commanders and DPOs to intensify intelligence-led policing within their areas of responsibility, calling for sustained raids on criminal hideouts, black spots, and forested areas used by criminal elements.

He further emphasized proactive community policing and continuous engagement with residents to address emerging security challenges. He instructed supervisory officers to regularly mentor personnel on professionalism, discipline, and respect for human rights while ensuring strict adherence to the lawful use of force.

The Police Commissioner reiterated the command’s commitment to professionalism and warned officers against extortion, incivility, unlawful interference in civil matters, and other forms of misconduct.

He charged the provost and X-Squad departments to intensify supervision and monitoring of personnel to ensure strict compliance with the new directives.

Imo: Police begin statewide enforcement against vehicles with unregistered, concealed plate numbers