The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has prevented a vehicle fraud attempt at the National Vehicle Identification Scheme (NVIS) Office in the Gombe Sector Command.
The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Osondu Ohaeri, disclosed this in a statement he issued on Tuesday in Abuja.
Ohaeri said that the incident, which occurred on April 16, 2026 during a routine number plate revalidation process when an applicant presented documents for plate conversion, led to the recovery of a suspected stolen vehicle.
He said that a meticulous verification process revealed discrepancies in the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) across the submitted records.
According to him, the discovery prompted an immediate physical inspection, which confirmed a mismatch with the chassis engraving.
Ohaeri said that leveraging the NVIS platform, FRSC officials traced and contacted the registered owner, Cecilia Duru.
He said Duru confirmed that the vehicle had been stolen since 2021 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State and subsequently provided valid proof of ownership to establish her claim.
“The individual in possession of the vehicle claimed to have acquired it through a third party, further deepening suspicion,” he said.
The FRSC spokesman said the corps acted swiftly on intelligence by coordinating necessary interventions, ensuring the prompt recovery of the vehicle and preventing its possible disappearance.
He noted that the operation underscored the corps’ growing intelligence capacity and the effectiveness of the NVIS in combating vehicle-related crimes.
Ohaeri urged members of the public to exercise due diligence in vehicle transactions and to utilise official verification platforms to avoid falling victim to fraud.
He reaffirmed the corps’ commitment to strengthening systems that enhance transparency, accountability and public safety across the country.
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