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FCT Police intercept vehicle with suspected fake presidency plates
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has intercepted a black Toyota Corolla in Abuja for allegedly using a fake presidency registration number plate. The vehicle, bearing registration number M01-997 FG, was stopped on October 26, 2026, following intelligence reports. During preliminary investigations, the driver, Agbogun Godson Benard, was unable to provide a satisfactory explanation regarding the source of the registration number.
This incident follows a similar interception on October 20, 2026, involving a Lexus LX570 SUV in the Maitama District. That vehicle reportedly featured a concealed number plate with the inscription ‘PRESIDENCY’ and was linked to a suspect allegedly impersonating a Permanent Secretary attached to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. Investigations into both cases are ongoing to determine the authenticity of the registration particulars and the circumstances of the plate allocations.
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Abuja · Agbogun Godson Benard · FCT Police Command · Josephine Adeh · Maitama
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The driver of the Toyota Corolla, Agbogun Godson Benard, could not explain the source of the registration number. theabujainquirer.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A Lexus LX570 SUV with a concealed ‘PRESIDENCY’ plate was impounded in Maitama on October 20. theabujainquirer.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Lexus SUV suspect was allegedly impersonating a Permanent Secretary. theabujainquirer.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Police intercepted a black Toyota Corolla with registration number M01-997 FG on October 26, 2026. theabujainquirer.com