The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recorded 6,454 traffic offences and seized five vehicles bearing fake diplomatic number plates during its nationwide enforcement operation, code-named Operation GUDUMA II. The operation, which took place from November 2 to 6, 2026, covered 12 states and the Federal Capital Territory. This exercise was part of efforts to tackle vehicle identity fraud and other traffic violations.
According to the FRSC, the operation followed concerns raised by the National Assembly and the Office of the National Security Adviser over the security implications of vehicle identity violations. The Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday. The FRSC recorded over 1,600 number plate-related violations during the operation.
A comparison with the first phase of Operation GUDUMA, which recorded 1,003 number plate violations and 683 other traffic offences, reveals a substantial increase in the number of violations detected during the second phase. The FRSC stated that the results were significant, with five vehicles bearing fake diplomatic number plates intercepted.
The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, said the FRSC would not allow Nigerian roads to be exploited by individuals seeking to conceal their identities, evade law enforcement or compromise national security through fraudulent vehicle documentation. He described vehicle number plates as critical instruments of national security, vehicle traceability and law enforcement.
Mohammed assured Nigerians that Operation GUDUMA would be sustained and progressively expanded to other states, with operational strategies strengthened through improved personnel deployment, inter-agency collaboration and intelligence-led enforcement. The Corps warned motorists against using fake, unauthorised, concealed or improperly displayed number plates.
The FRSC urged motorists to ensure that their vehicles carry duly registered and approved number plates and comply with traffic regulations. The operation was aimed at ensuring that Nigerian roads must not become safe havens for identity fraud, criminal concealment or traffic indiscipline.
The FRSC conducted Operation GUDUMA II in Lagos, Ondo, Cross River, Benue, Niger, Sokoto, Taraba, Bauchi, Imo, Abia, Kano and the FCT. The Corps said it would continue to strengthen surveillance, expose fraudulent vehicle identities and ensure compliance with vehicle registration and traffic regulations.
Key points
- The FRSC recorded 6,454 traffic offences and seized five fake diplomatic plates during Operation GUDUMA II.
- The operation covered 12 states and the Federal Capital Territory from November 2 to 6, 2026.
- The FRSC will sustain and expand Operation GUDUMA to other states with improved personnel deployment and intelligence-led enforcement.
