The Ogun State Sector of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, on Monday, commenced a special enforcement exercise to eliminate the use of illegal and counterfeit number plates while addressing the persistent menace of overloading and unsafe haulage practices.
The exercise code-named “Operation Guduma” is a strategic intervention patrol operation aimed at reducing fatal road crashes on Nigerian roads.
The operation, which is in strict compliance with directives from the Corps National Headquarters, was supervised by Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) JO Asaolu, who was assigned by the Corps Marshal to oversee the special intervention, being carried out in collaboration with the Ogun State Sector Commander, RS2.2, Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi.
DAILY POST learnt that the operation scheduled to run from 18th May to 22nd May 2026 across strategic corridors and major highways within Ogun State would ensure strict compliance with vehicle registration and identification regulations nationwide.
According to a statement signed by the Ogun State Public Relations Officer, Odunsi Afolabi, enforcement teams deployed for the operation will strictly monitor and prosecute offenders involved in the use of fake diplomatic number plates, overloading, mixed loading and movement of unlatched containers.
“This enforcement targets counterfeit diplomatic plates and not legitimately issued but faded plates. Carrying passengers or goods beyond approved capacity, conveying passengers and goods simultaneously in the same vehicle in a hazardous manner and failure to properly secure containers with safety twists and locking mechanisms,” the statement added.
Speaking on the operation, the Sector Commander, Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi, called on motorists, transport operators, fleet managers, and all road users across the state to comply fully with traffic regulations during and beyond the enforcement period.
He emphasised that the command maintains zero tolerance for traffic violations that endanger lives and property, stressing that the safety of all road users remains the top priority of the Corps.
Meanwhile, the Sector Commander assured members of the public that the operation would be conducted professionally, fairly, and in accordance with established FRSC operational procedures.
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