By Chinenye Jane Anaeme
In a bold affirmation of its technological prowess and unwavering resolve to combat vehicular crimes, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced the recovery of 35 stolen vehicles across various locations in Nigeria within the first six months of 2025.
This milestone, according to Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide, the FRSC’s Public Education Officer, was accomplished through data-driven intelligence generated from the National Vehicle Identification Scheme (NVIS),a cutting-edge digital platform that is rapidly becoming the backbone of Nigeria’s vehicle traceability and crime-fighting architecture.
The recovered vehicles, which cut across incidents of armed robbery, abduction, and high-level fraud, comprise 24 Toyota models, 5 Lexus cars, 2 Mercedes-Benz, and a unit each of Ford Focus, Daihatsu, Pontiac Vibe, and Toyota Sienna.
“The NVIS portal has proven to be a formidable asset in the ongoing battle against organized vehicular crime,” Ogungbemide stated. “Through advanced analytics and inter-agency collaboration, we are not only detecting stolen vehicles but also restoring them to rightful owners with remarkable efficiency.”
He further disclosed that the recoveries were made possible through the synergy between FRSC operatives, other national security outfits, and state government agencies,an alliance he described as “a compelling case study in cooperative law enforcement.”
While commending the Corps’ field personnel for their vigilance and professionalism, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, described the operation as “a quiet revolution in crime prevention, led not by force, but by innovation.”
“The Corps is no longer confined to the perimeters of traffic control alone,” he said. “We have fully evolved into a national security stakeholder, ensuring that every vehicle on the road is traceable, verifiable, and legitimate.”
The Corps Marshal also used the occasion to reiterate FRSC’s long-standing appeal to the motoring public: “Before buying any used vehicle, Nigerians must use the NVIS platform or the FRSC Mobile App to verify the authenticity of registration documents. A simple check could prevent a lifetime of legal complications.”
He emphasized that public vigilance, cross-platform verification, and continued partnership with the Corps remain crucial in stemming the tide of vehicular crimes nationwide.
To verify your vehicle registration or number plate, log on to the Corps’ official website at www.frsc.gov.ng or download the FRSC mobile application.
