Police arrest, prosecute 68 ‘traffic offenders’ in Delta
The Delta State Police Command has arrested and charged 68 alleged traffic offenders in Warri and Asaba to court as part of enforcement to curb violations and improve road safety.
- By Precious Igbonwelundu and Simon Utebor, Asaba
The Delta State Police Command has arrested and charged 68 alleged traffic offenders in Warri and Asaba to court as part of enforcement to curb violations and improve road safety.
Police said the offenders were arraigned before mobile courts in Warri and Asaba, as well as a Magistrate Court in Okwe, for various infractions.
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Seven were charged for unauthorised use of number plates, five for driving against traffic, 15 for driving without registration numbers, two for illegal use of sirens and revolving lights, 15 for road obstruction, 13 for using covered number plates, and 11 for driving without valid licences.
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According to the command, vehicles with unregistered or covered number plates were often used to evade security checks and commit crimes. All offenders were fined in line with the Delta State Traffic Management Law and the National Road Traffic Regulations.
The police added that enforcement was being strengthened through collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and Delta State Traffic Management Agency (DESTMA) to improve compliance and enhance public safety.
The command urged motorists to register their vehicles and carry valid driver’s licences, warning that it would sustain a zero-tolerance approach to traffic violations across the state.
