Abuja police investigations into fake presidency plates

Overview

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has launched investigations into multiple incidents involving vehicles using unauthorized or forged ‘PRESIDENCY’ registration plates in Abuja.

On October 20, 2026, police intercepted a Lexus LX570 SUV in the Maitama District. The vehicle featured a concealed number plate inscribed with ‘PRESIDENCY’. The suspect in this case was accused of impersonating a permanent secretary attached to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and was found to be using forged registration documents.

On October 26, 2026, authorities intercepted a second vehicle, a black Toyota Corolla, bearing the registration number M01-997 FG. The driver was unable to provide a satisfactory explanation regarding the source of the plate. Police are currently investigating both cases to determine the authenticity of the registration particulars and the circumstances surrounding the allocation of these plates.

Entities

Josephine Adeh · Abuja · FCT Police Command · Agbogun Godson Benard · Maitama

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] Police intercepted a black Toyota Corolla with registration number M01-997 FG on October 26, 2026. theabujainquirer.com
[○ 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

Timeline

1 day ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
FCT Police intercept vehicle with suspected fake presidency plates
FCT Police intercepted a Toyota Corolla in Abuja for using suspected fake presidency registration plates, following a similar incident involving a Lexus SUV earlier in October.
6 days ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Abuja Police arrest suspect using forged ‘Presidency’ number plate
Police in Abuja arrested a man for allegedly using a Lexus SUV with a forged ‘Presidency’ number plate and impersonating a government official.

Sources

atlanticpostng.com · blueprint.ng · insidebusiness.ng · nationaldailyng.com · premiumtimesng.com · theabujainquirer.com · theglittersonline.com.ng · thewhistler.ng