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Police crackdown on unauthorized sirens, covered plates, unregistered vehicles in Delta
Written By: Ehioze Gilbert
28 Nov 2025 04:32 PM
Asaba, Delta – The Delta State Police Command has declared an all-out war on the unauthorized use of sirens, revolving lights, covered number plates, and unregistered vehicles as part of intensified efforts to curb rising insecurity ahead of the yuletide season.
In a statement issued on Friday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe, the police announced that the operation, which commenced recently, has already led to the impounding of over 100 vehicles across the state.
“In this yuletide season, and the need to be proactive and prevent crime, the Delta State Police Command has commenced the enforcement of a total clampdown on the unauthorised use of sirens, revolving lights, covered number plates and unregistered vehicles. So far about one hundred vehicles have been impounded,” Edafe stated.
The police spokesperson warned residents to immediately ensure full compliance with traffic and security regulations, stressing that any vehicle found violating these rules will be seized without exception.
“Deltans who fall short of this should ensure compliance to avoid their vehicles getting impounded,” he added.
The crackdown is widely seen as a strategic move to dismantle criminal networks that often use such modifications to evade detection, intimidate road users, or carry out illicit activities.
Unauthorized sirens and revolving lights have long been associated with impersonation of security operatives, while covered and unregistered plates make it difficult to trace vehicles involved in crime.
Motorists in Asaba, Warri, Sapele and other major towns have already begun removing unauthorized accessories from their vehicles in response to the intensified patrols.
The Delta State Police Command has urged the public to cooperate with the ongoing operation, assuring that only authorized security and emergency vehicles are permitted to use sirens and revolving lights.
The operation is expected to continue throughout the festive period and beyond until full compliance is achieved across the state.
In a statement issued on Friday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe, the police announced that the operation, which commenced recently, has already led to the impounding of over 100 vehicles across the state.
“In this yuletide season, and the need to be proactive and prevent crime, the Delta State Police Command has commenced the enforcement of a total clampdown on the unauthorised use of sirens, revolving lights, covered number plates and unregistered vehicles. So far about one hundred vehicles have been impounded,” Edafe stated.
The police spokesperson warned residents to immediately ensure full compliance with traffic and security regulations, stressing that any vehicle found violating these rules will be seized without exception.
“Deltans who fall short of this should ensure compliance to avoid their vehicles getting impounded,” he added.
The crackdown is widely seen as a strategic move to dismantle criminal networks that often use such modifications to evade detection, intimidate road users, or carry out illicit activities.
Unauthorized sirens and revolving lights have long been associated with impersonation of security operatives, while covered and unregistered plates make it difficult to trace vehicles involved in crime.
Motorists in Asaba, Warri, Sapele and other major towns have already begun removing unauthorized accessories from their vehicles in response to the intensified patrols.
The Delta State Police Command has urged the public to cooperate with the ongoing operation, assuring that only authorized security and emergency vehicles are permitted to use sirens and revolving lights.
The operation is expected to continue throughout the festive period and beyond until full compliance is achieved across the state.
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