Police in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) say they have uncovered a network that produces and uses fake diplomatic and government number plates. Multiple reports state that the operation is connected to attempts by criminals to evade security checks and gain access to restricted areas. According to the police, investigators recovered several of the counterfeit plates during the bust and took suspects linked to the illegal operation into custody. One report describes the discovery as a “fake diplomatic/government number plate network,” while another characterizes it as a production and use scheme. Both accounts attribute the action to FCT police and cite recovery of counterfeit plates as part of the evidence gathered. The reports do not provide further detail on how the plates are manufactured or the full identities or number of suspects arrested. Authorities indicate the crackdown is aimed at limiting misuse of official-looking identification documents that can undermine security screening in the capital. Investigations are described as ongoing as police assess the extent of the network and the roles of those arrested.