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The Ogun State Sector of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) launched a special enforcement exercise on Monday to curb the use of illegal and counterfeit number plates and to tackle the ongoing problem of overloading and unsafe haulage.
Code‑named “Operation Guduma,” the patrol operation is a targeted effort to reduce fatal road crashes across Nigerian roads. It follows directives from the Corps National Headquarters and is overseen by Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) JO Asaolu, who was appointed by the Corps Marshal to lead the initiative in partnership with the Ogun State Sector Commander, RS2.2, Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi.
The operation will run from 18 May to 22 May 2026, covering key corridors and major highways in Ogun State. It aims to enforce vehicle registration and identification regulations nationwide.
According to a statement signed by Ogun State Public Relations Officer Odunsi Afolabi, enforcement teams will monitor and prosecute offenders who use fake diplomatic number plates, overload vehicles, mix passenger and cargo loads, or move unlatched containers.
“This enforcement targets counterfeit diplomatic plates and not legitimately issued but faded plates. Carrying passengers or goods beyond approved capacity, conveying passengers and goods simultaneously in the same vehicle in a hazardous manner, and failure to properly secure containers with safety twists and locking mechanisms,” the statement added.
Speaking about the operation, Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi urged motorists, transport operators, fleet managers, and all road users to fully comply with traffic regulations during and after the enforcement period. He emphasized the Corps’ zero‑tolerance stance on violations that endanger lives and property, reaffirming that the safety of all road users is the top priority.
The Sector Commander also assured the public that the operation would be carried out professionally, fairly, and in line with established FRSC procedures.
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