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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a man for allegedly using a forged presidential number plate on a Lexus LX570 SUV in Maitama, Abuja.
The vehicle was intercepted at about 8pm on October 20, 2026, while the occupant was taken into custody for investigation, the police said.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed that preliminary investigations revealed that the concealed number plate bore the inscription “PRESIDENCY” and registration number 10B218 FG.
Adeh said further investigations, following the suspect’s claim that he was the legitimate holder of the plate, allegedly established that the registration documents were forged.
The suspect was also accused of impersonating a permanent secretary attached to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
The police spokesperson said investigations were ongoing and that the suspect would be charged to court upon their conclusion.
The command urged residents to remain law-abiding and report suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police station.
It provided the emergency contact numbers 08032003913 and 08061581938 for members of the public to report security concerns.
