Most Fake Number Plates Used for Crime Have "Presidency" and "NANS" Tags – FRSC

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned that many criminals in Nigeria use fake number plates to commit crimes. Most of these fake plates carry the words "Presidency" or "NANS" (National Association of Nigerian Students).

Why Criminals Use These Number Plates

Criminals use these fake plates because they make their cars look important.

"Presidency" plates make it seem like the car belongs to a top government official. This way, police and security officers may not stop the vehicle.

"NANS" plates make it look like the car belongs to a student leader. This can help criminals move freely without suspicion.

Using these fake plates, criminals can carry out robberies, kidnappings, and other crimes without being noticed.

The FRSC is working hard to stop this problem. They have:

Created a digital system to check number plates.

Partnered with the police to catch people using fake plates.

Advised Nigerians to check if a number plate is real before trusting it.

Here are some ways to know if a number plate is fake:

1. Strange lettering – Fake plates may have different font styles or sizes.

2. No reflection – Original plates shine under light because of special security features.

3. Not in the FRSC system – You can check if a plate is real on the FRSC websites

If you see a suspicious number plate, report it to:

FRSC (Call 122, toll-free)

The police

Your local security agency