FCT Impounds 69 Illegal Commercial Vehicles

Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has seized 69 illegal commercial vehicles.

This development is in line with the ongoing efforts by the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike to maintain the safety and cleanliness of Abuja city.

The Director of the FCT Directorate of Road Traffic Service (DRTS), Abdul-Lateef Bello explained that the vehicles were seized due to a range of offences.

He noted that the exercise is aimed at eliminating illegal operators of commercial vehicles within the city.

“These vehicles were apprehended by the FCT combined Security Task Force at various locations in the federal capital, Abuja, with the primary goal of enhancing the security of lives and property in the city,” he said.

Bello elaborated on the reasons for impounding these vehicles, which include violations such as improper parking, operation of substandard vehicles, violations of number plate regulations, and suspicion of involvement in one-chance scams, among other infractions.

He emphasised that the FCT Administration remains steadfast in its commitment to keeping the city free from all forms of disturbances and nuisances.

Bello revealed that the owners of the impounded vehicles would face legal prosecution through the FCT Mobile Court, situated within the DRTS premises.