Sure guy, the FRSC just launched Operation Gaduma – a five‑day blitz from Nov 2 to Nov 6 to hunt down fake, covered, defaced and obsolete number plates. This is the second phase after the May 2026 raid that nabbed 1,691 offenders across 11 states. The Corps says these bogus plates are not just traffic sins; they are security loopholes that let criminals slip past surveillance. My take? The crackdown is a needed jolt, but if we keep treating plate fraud as a minor infraction, the whole effort will comot body. First, motorists love shortcuts – paying a cheap fake plate beats the hassle of proper registration. Second, enforcement agencies are stretched thin; a five‑day sprint can’t replace a sustained, tech‑driven system that flags irregular plates in real time. Third, the public must see the link between a fake plate and crimes like cargo theft or kidnapping – otherwise the fear factor stays low. So, while I applaud the FRSC for stepping up, we need a two‑pronged approach: tougher penalties and a cheap, accessible digital registration platform that makes genuine plates the easy choice. Let’s discuss how we can push for that digital overhaul and keep the streets safe, no matter how the politicians play their games.
Operation Gaduma: Why fake plates dey choke our roads and what we fit do
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