By Daniel Tyokua
The Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has called on members of the public to be on alert over fraudulent sale of number plates by suspected touts.
Director, FCT Directorate of Road Traffic Service, Dr Abdulateef Bello disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.
He said the Service disassociates itself from the illegal activities and strongly caution members of the public against dealing with any individual either staff or agent that claim to be in position of number plates outside than what is uploaded in the DRTS self-service portal.
Bello said the current scarcity of vehicle number plates in the FCT was due to irregular and insufficient supply from the National Vehicle Identification Scheme (NVIS) Plant, but efforts are ongoing to remedy the situation.
“We wish to draw the attention of the motoring public to the activities of fraudsters impersonating DRTS officials in the attempt to take advantage of the situation to exploit vehicle owners.
“Moreover, in order to ensure transparency, the approved costs of number plates and related services are readily available on our official communication platforms, and particularly our website, therefore we encourage the public to always insist on the stipulated prices.
“In collaboration with the Security Agencies, the Directorate has intensified efforts to bring these impostors to justice.
“We urge the public to report suspicious individuals or illegal activities to the Management of the DRTS.
“The DRTS remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering transparent, efficient, and accountable services to the motoring public”
