The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, has issued a decisive warning to motorists (private and commercial) engaged in the illicit practices of using fraudulent vehicle identification numbers (VINs) and concealing their registration plates, directing them to desist forthwith.

Giwa underscored the Lagos State Governments unyielding stance against these infractions, emphasising that they constitute a flagrant violation of established traffic laws and pose grave security risks to the state.

Speaking on the broader implications, Giwa highlighted the robust Lagos State Vehicle Identification Database, which serves as a critical tool for tracking registered vehicles, aiding in identification, and facilitating the recovery of stolen automobiles.

Just as every individual bears a name beyond their choice, so too does every vehicle possess an assigned number plate, which must be displayed without obstruction,” he remarked.

He decried the difficulties faced by security agencies and traffic enforcement officers in tracing vehicles implicated in criminal activities such as One-Chance robberies and other traffic violations, due to these unlawful practices.

Consequently, Giwa issued a final warning to all motorists involved in these acts, urging them to immediately remove any coverings from their number plates and cease the use of fake identification numbers. Failure to comply will result in swift arrest and prosecution.

“The Lagos State Government remains resolute in its commitment to safeguarding lives, ensuring public security, and enforcing strict adherence to the provisions of the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018,” he said

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