A man has been arrested over forged presidency number plate in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) after intercepting a Lexus SUV with a concealed number plate bearing the inscription “PRESIDENCY”.
Penpushing reports that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh disclosed this in a statement adding that the suspect equally impersonated a Permanent Secretary attached to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
The command in the statement shared on its Facebook page on Thursday, stated that the vehicle was intercepted at about 8 pm on October 20, 2026 in Maitama area of , Abuja, adding that preliminary investigations revealed that the number plate bore the registration number 10B218 FG, but the documents presented for its registration were forged.
Penpushing further reports that the command said the suspect claimed to be the legitimate holder of the number plate, but investigations allegedly uncovered that he was impersonating a permanent secretary attached to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
“The vehicle and its occupant were promptly arrested for investigation and subsequent prosecution. Preliminary investigations revealed that the concealed number plate bore the inscription “PRESIDENCY” and registration number 10B218 FG,” the statement said.
Penpushing also reports that the command added that investigations were ongoing and the suspect would be charged to court upon their conclusion, however, urged residents to obey the law, cooperate with police operations and report suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police station.
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