The Nigeria Police Force has threatened to pursue manufacturers of automatic-changing license plate numbers.
A video showing a car equipped with a system that allows it to change its license plate numbers went viral.
In the video, the car’s license plate has two different numbers on each side, which can be rotated around by pressing an automated button.
Nigerians have urged the authorities to look into this since it will make it easier for criminals to escape arrest.
The spokesperson for the Nigerian Police Force, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, responded to the viral video by saying that the police would look into the source of the automated plate numbers and pursue those responsible.
He said, “We have come across this video which has gone viral. This technology is good but very criminal in our Nigerian context and it should be condemned. Every vehicle in Nigeria must be registered and have a number, not many numbers.
“We will work with other relevant security agencies in this regard to curb proliferation and incessant use of fake or unregistered numbers and even discourage the coverage of number plates with a leather cover.
“We will surely investigate the source of this and work against the production, spread and usage of this kind of technology which has been seen and perceived as dangerous and inimical to our security.
“We urge Nigerians to reject this technology and use of fake numbers, as it is criminal and punishable under the law.”
