The Nigeria Police says it has taken a number of measures to enhance security of lives and property during the Governorship and State House of Assembly elections, including a ban on concealment of vehicle number plates by all unauthorized vehicle users.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Mr Frank Mba, who disclosed this in Abuja said that the Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu, placed the ban, adding that the proscription is with immediate effect.
According to him the Inspector General of Police said he gave the order following intelligence reports that unwholesome practices may be deployed by some unscrupulous persons to commit electoral related offences before, during and after the governorship and house of assembly elections holding on Saturday.
Apart from the possible threats to the polls, the Inspector General of Police noted that the covering of vehicle number plate was a clear breach of the Road Traffic Act and other relevant laws of the land.
He also said that it could impact negatively on national security and safety, heighten criminal activities and engender an atmosphere of lawlessness.
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