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The Kano State Police Command has impounded 81 vehicles found operating with covered, defaced or missing registration number plates as part of its statewide Operation Clean Plates campaign. Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Adamu Bakori said the enforcement exercise was launched to address growing security concerns, noting that criminals often use unidentifiable vehicles to commit offences and evade arrest. He warned that all affected motorists would be prosecuted in accordance with the law.
Bakori explained that the command carried out extensive public awareness campaigns through radio, television, social media and live phone-in programmes before commencing enforcement across Kano’s 44 local government areas. He stressed that the operation is not intended to harass motorists but to ensure that every vehicle on the road can be properly identified and traced. During the exercise, police also intercepted three additional vehicles under suspicious circumstances after their occupants failed to give satisfactory explanations about their ownership and purpose.
The police commissioner urged vehicle owners to ensure their vehicles are properly registered and fitted with standard, clearly visible number plates while removing any coverings or obstructions. He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing, saying Operation Clean Plates will continue until full compliance is achieved, and encouraged residents to report suspicious activities or any unprofessional conduct by police personnel through the command’s complaint channels.
