The Delta State Police Command has announced a renewed crackdown on traffic violations and other revenue-yielding offences, signaling a zero-tolerance approach to lawlessness on the state’s roads.
Spokesperson for the command, SP Bright Edafe, told reporters in Warri on Tuesday that the directive would take immediate effect across major urban centres and highways in the state.
He urged motorists and members of the public to strictly adhere to traffic regulations, warning that impunity would no longer be tolerated.
The intensified enforcement followed confirmation from the office of the Chief Registrar of the High Court of Justice, acting on behalf of the Chief Judge, Justice T. Diai, that mobile courts are fully operational in various jurisdictions.
These courts are empowered to summarily try traffic offenders and other violators in line with existing laws.
Edafe explained that the command would enhance surveillance, road patrols, and enforcement operations across major towns including Asaba, Warri, Effurun, Sapele, Ughelli, and Agbor.
The crackdown would cover offences such as reckless driving, driving against traffic, use of unauthorised number plates, and operating vehicles without registration numbers.
Other violations targeted include the unauthorised use of sirens and revolving lights, obstruction of law enforcement officers, and attempts to evade lawful arrest.
“There will be zero tolerance for traffic indiscipline, obstruction, or non-compliance with lawful directives,” Edafe emphasised.
He stressed that the measures were not intended to be punitive but to restore order, enhance road safety, protect lives and property, and ensure full compliance with the law.
Law-abiding citizens were reassured that they had nothing to fear, but offenders would face the full weight of legal sanctions.
Edafe further stated that the Police Commissioner, Mr Aina Adesola, remained committed to upholding public safety and the rule of law across Delta State.
