Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have arrested a man accused of impersonating a Permanent Secretary attached to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and allegedly using forged documents to legitimise a vehicle’s ‘PRESIDENCY’ number plate.
Key Highlights
- FCT Police arrest man accused of posing as a Permanent Secretary in the Office of the SGF.
- Lexus LX570 SUV with a concealed ‘PRESIDENCY’ plate intercepted in Maitama, Abuja.
- Registration documents for plate number 10B218 FG allegedly forged.
- Suspect’s identity not disclosed; investigations ongoing.
- Police say the suspect will be charged to court after investigations.
The suspect was arrested after police intercepted a Lexus LX570 SUV displaying the concealed plate during an operation in Maitama, Abuja.
The vehicle was intercepted at about 8 p.m. on October 20, 2026, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by the FCT Police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh.
Forged Documents, Suspected Impersonation
Adeh, a superintendent of police, said preliminary investigations indicated that the registration documents for the plate, identified as 10B218 FG, were allegedly forged.
She said the suspect had claimed to be the legitimate holder of the number plate, prompting further investigations that allegedly uncovered the forged documents and suspected impersonation.
The police did not disclose the suspect’s identity or explain whether he had used the purported government identity to gain access to restricted areas, evade security checks or secure other privileges.
The command said investigations were ongoing and that the suspect would be charged to court upon their conclusion.
Read also:
- Impersonation Scams in Nigeria: How Fraudsters Use Officials’ Names, WhatsApp Profiles to Steal Millions
- Court Strikes Out Eight-Count Charge Against Adeniyi Adeyemi Over Alleged Fake Government Agency
- Police Arrest 6 Suspects Over Phone Theft, Recover N5.65m Withdrawn From Victim’s Account
Questions Over Government-Associated Plates
The arrest raises questions about the alleged use of government-associated vehicle identification and forged official documents linked to offices such as the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, particularly in the Federal Capital Territory, where security agencies maintain heightened surveillance around government institutions and public officials.
However, the police have yet to provide further details about how the plate was obtained, whether other individuals were involved or the circumstances surrounding the alleged impersonation.
The command urged residents to remain law-abiding and report suspicious activities to security agencies.
It also provided the emergency telephone numbers 08032003913 and 08061581938 for members of the public to report security concerns.
For more crime and security updates, follow us on X.
