By Stanley Onyekwere
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have arrested a suspect for driving an intercepted Lexus LX570 SUV equipped with a concealed presidential number plate in the Maitama District of Abuja.
According to a press statement released on Wednesday, by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the interception took place around 8:00 p.m. on October 20, 2026.
Upon pulling over the vehicle, officers discovered a hidden number plate bearing the inscription “PRESIDENCY” and registration number 10B218 FG.
While the suspect claimed to be the rightful holder of the registration plate, preliminary investigations revealed that the registration documents were forged.
Further checks uncovered that the suspect was impersonating a Permanent Secretary attached to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF).
The FCT Police Command confirmed that both the vehicle and the suspect were taken into custody. Investigations remain ongoing, and the suspect will be formally charged to court upon the conclusion of the probe.
In light of the incident, SP Adeh urged residents of the FCT to remain law-abiding and report any suspicious individuals or activities to the nearest police station or via the Command’s emergency hotlines at 08032003913 and 08061581938.
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