Kano Police Charge 123 Drivers for Number Plate Violations

The Kano State Police Command has charged at least 123 drivers with operating vehicles without registered number plates as part of an ongoing operation aimed at tackling criminal activities across the state. Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, the police commissioner, disclosed this during a briefing on July 9, 2026, at the command headquarters in Bompai, Kano.

The operation, dubbed "clean plate," is designed to intercept vehicles lacking proper identification, which criminals allegedly use to evade security checks. During enforcement exercises, police recovered various items, including a pistol, cannabis sativa, a knife, electric wire, and 120 lithium batteries from a 51-year-old suspect.

Bakori stated that the operation would continue across all 44 local government areas in Kano State to improve security and prevent criminals from exploiting loopholes. He urged vehicle owners to ensure their vehicles are properly registered and warned police officers against misconduct during operations, emphasizing the importance of professional discipline.