The Kano State Police Command has impounded 72 vehicles for violating number plate regulations as part of a statewide enforcement exercise codenamed Operation Clean Plates.
Speaking during a press briefing at the Motor Traffic Division office on BUK Road, Kano, the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, said the operation targets vehicles with missing, defaced, or covered number plates, describing the trend as a major security concern.
According to him, criminals often exploit concealed or altered number plates to evade identification after committing crimes, making the enforcement exercise critical to strengthening public safety.
Bakori noted that the command embarked on extensive public awareness campaigns through radio, television, and social media before launching the operation, giving motorists sufficient time to comply with the regulations.
He disclosed that the ongoing operation, which covers all 44 local government areas of the state, has so far resulted in the seizure of 72 vehicles. The affected drivers are expected to face prosecution in accordance with the law.
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The police commissioner also revealed that three additional vehicles were intercepted under suspicious circumstances after their occupants failed to provide satisfactory explanations. Both the suspects and the vehicles are currently undergoing further investigation.
Bakori stressed that the exercise is intended to enhance security rather than harass motorists, urging vehicle owners to ensure their number plates are properly displayed and free from any obstruction.
He also encouraged residents to cooperate with law enforcement officers and report any acts of misconduct by police personnel, reaffirming the command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing and promising that Operation Clean Plates will continue until full compliance is achieved.