FRSC's Operation Gaduma Targets Fake Vehicle Plates

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has initiated the second phase of its special intervention patrol, named Operation Gaduma, which will take place from November 2 to November 6, 2026. This operation focuses on a five-day crackdown on fake, covered, defaced, and obsolete vehicle number plates across selected states.

The Corps Public Education Officer, Mr Osondu Ohaeri, announced this initiative in a statement issued on October 31, 2026, in Abuja. The operation is part of efforts to strengthen road safety enforcement and address security issues related to unlawful vehicle registration plates.

The initiative, approved by the Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, follows a previous operation in May 2026, which resulted in 1,691 arrests for various offences. The current operation aims to identify vehicles with fraudulent registration plates, enhancing accountability among motorists and addressing significant security implications.

Additionally, the operation will prioritize traffic management and emergency rescue interventions.