FG to clampdown on counterfeit diplomatic passports, vehicle number plates

Ebienfa expressed concern over individuals falsely parading themselves as ambassadors and diplomats, noting that some also make use of counterfeit diplomatic passports and vehicle number plates to support their claims.

He said the Ministry is intensifying its campaign against the illegal use of ambassadorial titles and diplomatic identities, warning that such actions undermine Nigeria’s diplomatic credibility and international reputation.

In his remarks, Assistant Corps Marshal (Operations), Olusegun Ogungbemide, highlighted ongoing nationwide enforcement operations by the FRSC targeting illegally acquired diplomatic, official and government number plates.

He explained that the operations, conducted across several states, uncovered widespread violations involving cloned registration documents, unauthorized plates and other fraudulent vehicle identification systems.

Both the ministry and the FRSC warned that the misuse of diplomatic number plates poses serious security and reputational risks, stressing the need for sustained inter-agency cooperation to curb the trend.

Persecondnews recalls that earlier in June, FRSC had carried out nationwide enforcement operations during which about 1,000 vehicles were intercepted for various violations involving fake diplomatic plates, unauthorized government registrations and cloned vehicle documents.