The Cross River State Police Command has intensified the enforcement of the ongoing nationwide directive on vehicles operating without registration plates or with covered, altered, defaced, unauthorized dealer number plates, or obscured registration plates.
As part of the enforcement operation carried out within Calabar Metropolis on 3rd July, 2026, the Command intercepted 25 vehicles found in violation of the directive. The offenders have been subjected to the appropriate administrative and legal procedures and are being prosecuted in accordance with the relevant provisions of the law.
According to the PPRO, Sunday Eitokpah, the exercise is aimed at enhancing public safety, improving vehicle identification, and denying criminal elements the anonymity often associated with unregistered, altered, defaced, or concealed registration plates.
He reiterated the command’s commitment to intelligence-led, proactive, and community-focused policing. Members of the public are urged to comply with all traffic and vehicle registration regulations, as the enforcement exercise will continue across the state.
He however appreciated the continued support and cooperation of the good people of Cross River State and encourages residents to promptly report suspicious persons, activities, or emergencies through the following dedicated lines:
