Imo: Police begin statewide enforcement against vehicles with unregistered, concealed plate numbers 

Imo State Police Intensifies Enforcement Against Unregistered Vehicles

Owerri, Imo State – In line with directives from the Inspector-General of Police, Audu Garba Bosso, the Commissioner of Police in Imo State, has announced a heightened effort to address vehicles operating without registration number plates. The initiative also targets vehicles with concealed, altered, or obscured registration numbers.

The announcement was made during a strategic meeting at the Command Headquarters in Owerri, attended by Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), Tactical Team Commanders, and departmental heads. Commissioner Bosso stated that the operation aims to bolster internal security and enhance crime prevention throughout the state.

Bosso emphasized that the use of unregistered or concealed number plates poses significant security risks by facilitating criminal activity and hindering identification efforts. In light of this, he urged the public to adhere strictly to vehicle registration laws and display number plates correctly. He instructed officers to conduct operations in a professional manner, ensuring compliance with legal standards.

Additionally, Bosso called on area commanders and DPOs to reinforce intelligence-led policing within their jurisdictions. He urged sustained efforts to raid known criminal hideouts and areas identified as security threats. The Commissioner stressed the importance of proactive community policing and ongoing engagement with residents to address emerging security issues.

During the meeting, he reminded supervisory officers to mentor personnel on professionalism, discipline, and human rights, while also ensuring appropriate use of force. He reiterated the command’s commitment to maintaining high standards of conduct and warned officers against extortion, incivility, and unlawful interference in civil matters.

Furthermore, Bosso directed the provost and X-Squad departments to increase supervision and monitoring of police personnel to ensure compliance with the new directives.

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