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Benneth Igweh, the federal capital territory (FCT) commissioner of police, has ordered a clampdown on any vehicle with single or no number plates.

In a statement, Josephine Adeh, FCT police spokesperson, said Igweh gave the order on Saturday when he met with the leaders of all tactical units and heads of departments of the command.

Adeh said those present at the meeting included area commanders and divisional police officers (DPOs).

The development comes on the heels of the worsening security situation in Abuja.

The commissioner said the meeting is aimed at revamping the approach of the already existing security framework and to set in motion the plan to ensure the safety of residents in the FCT.

He urged the officers to embrace intelligence-led policing, visibility policing through constant stop and search duty in the fight against criminality.

“He emphasized on the need to adopt effective community partnership in the discharge of their duties, as he will have zero tolerance for laxity,” the statement reads.

“He also tasked the heads of the tactical units to identify black spots, possible kidnappers’ den in the Territory and ensure they take the fight to them. He ordered total clampdown of vehicles without number plates or with a single number plate plying the FCT roads.”

Igweh urged residents to collaborate with the police in the fight against crime, and warned them to avoid boarding vehicles along the road and unapproved parks.

He asked that suspicious activities be reported through the following emergency lines:  08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, 08028940883.