The Lagos Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has officially commenced “Operation GUDUMA,” a special enforcement operation aimed at combating the illegal use of fake diplomatic number plates and addressing persistent cases of overloading across Lagos State.
The operation, which is being carried out simultaneously in eleven states across the federation, began on Monday, May 18, 2026, and will run until Friday, May 22, 2026.
The exercise was flagged off on behalf of the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, by the Assistant Corps Marshal in charge of Motor Vehicle Administration, ACM Adetunji Oki.
Speaking during the flag-off ceremony held at the FRSC Lagos Sector Command, Oki commended the Lagos Sector Commander, Corps Commander Kehinde Hamzat, for his professionalism, dedication, and sustained commitment to effective road safety administration.
He described the Lagos Sector Command as one of the leading commands in operational performance and enforcement activities nationwide.
The Assistant Corps Marshal reiterated the Corps Marshal’s directive on the ongoing “Operation GUDUMA: Total War Against Fake Diplomatic Number Plates and Overloading,” noting that the increasing cases of insecurity, road traffic crashes, fatalities, and destruction of property linked to such offences remain unacceptable.
He further clarified that the FRSC remains the only authorised body responsible for the production and issuance of approved number plates for recognised government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
The command warned motorists and members of the public against the use of fake and unauthorised number plates bearing inscriptions such as “Ambassador,” “NANS,” “NYCN,” “EYC-AMB,” and “Agenda 63,” among others.
According to the Corps, such number plates are illegal, and offenders will be arrested, investigated, and prosecuted accordingly.
The command disclosed that 292 offenders were arrested during the operation, while 143 vehicles were impounded and 149 illegal number plates and related items confiscated.
The Lagos Sector Command noted that the enforcement exercise, conducted across major operational corridors within the state, was successful and hitch-free.
The command reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring safer roads through sustained enforcement, public enlightenment, and strategic stakeholder collaboration.
It also urged members of the public to obey all traffic regulations and report suspicious or fake vehicle registration activities to the nearest FRSC office.
The Lagos Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has officially commenced “Operation GUDUMA,” a special enforcement operation aimed at combating the illegal use of fake diplomatic number plates and addressing persistent cases of overloading across Lagos State.
The operation, which is being carried out simultaneously in eleven states across the federation, began on Monday, May 18, 2026, and will run until Friday, May 22, 2026.
The exercise was flagged off on behalf of the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, by the Assistant Corps Marshal in charge of Motor Vehicle Administration, ACM Adetunji Oki.
Speaking during the flag-off ceremony held at the FRSC Lagos Sector Command, Oki commended the Lagos Sector Commander, Corps Commander Kehinde Hamzat, for his professionalism, dedication, and sustained commitment to effective road safety administration.
He described the Lagos Sector Command as one of the leading commands in operational performance and enforcement activities nationwide.
The Assistant Corps Marshal reiterated the Corps Marshal’s directive on the ongoing “Operation GUDUMA: Total War Against Fake Diplomatic Number Plates and Overloading,” noting that the increasing cases of insecurity, road traffic crashes, fatalities, and destruction of property linked to such offences remain unacceptable.
He further clarified that the FRSC remains the only authorised body responsible for the production and issuance of approved number plates for recognised government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
The command warned motorists and members of the public against the use of fake and unauthorised number plates bearing inscriptions such as “Ambassador,” “NANS,” “NYCN,” “EYC-AMB,” and “Agenda 63,” among others.
According to the Corps, such number plates are illegal, and offenders will be arrested, investigated, and prosecuted accordingly.
The command disclosed that 292 offenders were arrested during the operation, while 143 vehicles were impounded and 149 illegal number plates and related items confiscated.
The Lagos Sector Command noted that the enforcement exercise, conducted across major operational corridors within the state, was successful and hitch-free.
The command reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring safer roads through sustained enforcement, public enlightenment, and strategic stakeholder collaboration.
It also urged members of the public to obey all traffic regulations and report suspicious or fake vehicle registration activities to the nearest FRSC office.
