The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has intercepted a Toyota Corolla bearing a suspected fake Presidency registration number plate and commenced an investigation into the vehicle’s ownership and use.
The command disclosed this in a press release published on its official X account on Tuesday, signed by its Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh.
According to the police, the vehicle, a black Toyota Corolla, was intercepted on Monday, October 26, 2026, at about 2:35 pm following credible intelligence.
The police identified the driver as Agbogun Benard, adding that the vehicle, which bore the registration number M01-997 FG, was taken to the FCT Police Command Headquarters for further investigation.
During preliminary inquiries, the driver reportedly failed to provide a satisfactory explanation regarding the source of the registration number.
The command said investigators were working to establish the circumstances surrounding the allocation, ownership and use of the registration plate, as well as verify the authenticity of the vehicle’s registration particulars.
The police did not disclose whether the driver had been arrested or whether any charges had been filed in connection with the incident.
The command urged residents to remain law-abiding and report suspicious individuals or activities to the nearest police station.
Residents can also contact the command through its emergency telephone numbers: 08032003913 and 08061581938.
