Anambra Guber: Police Warn Against Use Of Unregistered, Covered Number Plates

As part of the measures to guarantee safety during this November Anambra State governorship election the commissioner of police in the state, CP Ikioye Orutugu has warned vehicle owners against  use of unregistered plate numbers or covering their vehicle plate numbers.

In a statement issued yesterday by the public relations officer of the state police command (PPRO), superintendent of police, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the state police boss warned that anyone arrested for committing the offence would be prosecuted according to the law.

CP Orutugu according to the state command’s spokesperson viewed  the practice as a serious security breach that “poses a great threat to security”.

He noted that criminals often exploit unregistered or covered vehicles to perpetrate crimes, evade arrest, or disrupt the peace of the state.

He therefore warned that such vehicles would be impounded and their owners prosecuted in accordance with existing laws.

CP Orutugu assured that the Police Command and other security agencies are intensifying efforts to guarantee public safety and order before, during, and after the election.

“As part of the ongoing measures to ensure adequate security and safety in Anambra and credible gubernatorial election scheduled for 8th November 2025, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc minps PhD has warned that the Command will not tolerate the indiscriminate use of vehicles without plate numbers or with covered registration plates across the State”, the statement partly read.

The state police boss urged the people of state, and, others driving through the roads in the state to heed to the order, and, even help in ensuring compliance by reporting offenders to the police.

The CP  according to the PPRO has directed Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), and Tactical Commanders to intensify patrols, stop-and-search operations, and ensure full enforcement of the directive throughout Anambra State.