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BY ABU-SATAR HAMED
ASABA, DELTA STATE, NIGERIA – The Delta State Police Command has announced plans to intensify the enforcement of traffic laws and other related revenue offences across the state with immediate effect.
According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l Magazine and other online platforms by SP Edafe Bright, ANIPR, FCIA, FIPMD, Police Public Relations Officer, the decision follows an official confirmation from the Delta State Judiciary through the Office of the Chief Registrar of the High Court of Justice, Delta State.
The confirmation, issued on behalf of the Hon. Chief Judge, Hon. Justice T.O. Diai, stated that designated Mobile Courts are now operational across various jurisdictions in the state.
The statement explained that the Mobile Courts are empowered to summarily try traffic offenders and other violators in line with existing laws.
Consequently, the Command said it would strengthen surveillance, patrol, and enforcement operations across major roads and urban centres, including Asaba, Warri, Effurun, Sapele, Ughelli, Agbor, and other parts of the state.
Offences such as reckless driving, driving against traffic, the use of unauthorized number plates, driving without registration numbers, unauthorized use of sirens and revolving lights, obstruction, and other traffic violations will attract immediate arrest and prosecution before the Mobile Courts.
The Command strongly advised members of the public to desist from violating traffic regulations and other extant laws, stressing that impunity will not be tolerated.
It further declared zero tolerance for traffic indiscipline, obstruction of law enforcement officers, or attempts to evade lawful arrest.
While reiterating that the measures are not intended to be punitive, the Command emphasized that the initiative is aimed at restoring order, improving road safety, protecting lives and property, and ensuring compliance with the law.
“Law-abiding residents have nothing to fear. However, violators should be prepared to face the full weight of the law”, the statement noted.
The Delta State Police Command, under the leadership of CP Aina Adesola, reaffirmed its commitment to public safety and the strict enforcement of the rule of law across the state.
