The Anambra State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recovered a suspected stolen vehicle at the National Vehicle Identification Scheme (NVIS) Desk Office in Nteje, located in Oyi Local Government Area.
The Sector Public Education Officer, Margaret Onabe, revealed this on Wednesday, noting that the recovery was made possible through coordinated efforts between the FRSC and other security agencies in the state.
According to her, the vehicle was flagged during a verification process initiated by an agent of the Board of Internal Revenue (BIR), which uncovered that the vehicle had been reported missing for some time.
“Upon verification, the owner was contacted and confirmed that she had not seen the vehicle in three years.
“The owner provided original documents to prove ownership, and the Police from the Anambra State Command were immediately involved to take further action.
“The recovery of the vehicle is a result of the collaborative efforts of the FRSC and other security agencies in the State.
“The Command is working to ensure that the vehicle is returned to its rightful owner.”
Reacting, Sector Commander, Corps Commander Joyce Alexander described the feat as testament to effectiveness of NVIS database of the Command.
She commended efforts of her personnel and partner agencies in the recovery of the stolen vehicle.
“We urge all vehicle owners to ensure that their number plates are uploaded into the NVIS portal for ease of tracking and identification.
“This will enable us to respond promptly to stolen vehicle reports and recover them quickly.
“The Command remains committed to enhancing road safety and security in Anambra State through the effective use of technology and collaboration with other security agencies.”
