The operation targeted motorists without valid licences, expired ones and those with expired temporary copies.
Irelewuyi decried the habit of driving without a valid licence, saying it was the only legal document that permitted anyone to drive on Nigerian roads.
“Many people we see behind the wheels are not even licenced and anybody that is not licenced to drive should not be on the road.
“Some have expired licences. Some, having applied for licences and they are ready, yet they have not come to pick them.
”In the state, we have over two thousand uncollected permanent drivers’ licences.
“Do not wait until you receive text messages.
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