The commissioner of police, Imo State Command, CP Audu Garba Bosso, in compliance with the directive of the inspector-general of police, has ordered intensified enforcement against vehicles operating without registration number plates, as well as those with concealed, altered, defaced, or otherwise obscured registration numbers.
This was made known through a statement by DSP Okoye Henry, the spokesperson of Imo State Command.
According to the statement, the directive was issued yesterday during a strategic meeting with area commanders, divisional police officers (DPOs), tactical team commanders, and heads of departments at the Command Headquarters, Owerri.
The CP stated that the operation is aimed at strengthening internal security and enhancing crime prevention across the State.
CP Bosso warned that the use of unregistered or concealed number plates poses a serious security risk, as it aids criminal concealment and hampers identification.
He therefore directed members of the public to ensure strict compliance with the law on vehicle registration and the proper display of number plates.
The CP. further instructed officers to conduct the exercise professionally and strictly within the ambit of the law.
The Commissioner of Police charged Area Commanders and DPOs to intensify intelligence-led policing within their Areas of Responsibility.
He directed sustained raids on criminal hideouts, black spots, and forested areas used by criminal elements.
He emphasized proactive community policing and continuous engagement with residents to address emerging security challenges.
The CP. also directed supervisory officers to regularly mentor personnel on professionalism, discipline, and respect for human rights, while ensuring strict adherence to lawful use of force.
CP Bosso reiterated the Command’s commitment to professionalism and warned officers against extortion, incivility, unlawful interference in civil matters, and other forms of misconduct.
He charged the Provost and X-Squad Departments to intensify supervision and monitoring of personnel to ensure strict compliance with these directives.
