FRSC Intercepts Fake Diplomatic Plates, Records 6,454 Offences

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) reported intercepting five vehicles with fake diplomatic number plates and recording a total of 6,454 traffic offences during the second phase of its nationwide enforcement operation, Operation GUDUMA II. This operation took place from November 2 to 6, 2026, across 12 states and the Federal Capital Territory, including Lagos, Ondo, Cross River, Benue, Niger, Sokoto, Taraba, Bauchi, Imo, Abia, Kano, and the FCT.

Osondu Ohaeri, the Corps Public Education Officer, stated that over 1,600 number plate-related violations were noted, highlighting the operation's focus on combating vehicle identity fraud, particularly the unauthorized use of diplomatic plates, which poses threats to national security and public safety. The operation was approved by Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed in response to concerns from the National Assembly and the Office of the National Security Adviser.

The second phase showed a significant increase in violations compared to the first phase, which recorded 1,003 number plate violations and 683 other traffic offences.