The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has warned motorists against driving against traffic, popularly known as one-way, threatening to arrest and prosecute offenders regardless of their social status or influential connections.
The warning was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, who expressed concern over the increasing disregard for traffic regulations by some motorists.
The Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, warned that no offender would be spared, irrespective of attempts to seek intervention from senior police officers, government officials or other influential individuals.
He directed the command’s Motor Traffic Department and Divisional Traffic Officers to collaborate with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and other relevant agencies to intensify enforcement of traffic regulations across the FCT.
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The commissioner also ordered the arrest and immediate prosecution of motorists caught driving against traffic, ignoring road signs or disobeying lawful traffic directions, particularly around construction sites and restricted routes.
However, Sanusi cautioned police officers involved in the enforcement exercise against extorting motorists, warning that anyone found engaging in such misconduct would face disciplinary action.
The command urged motorists to obey traffic regulations, exercise patience and cooperate with traffic officials, stressing that the few minutes saved through reckless driving were not worth the potential loss of lives and property.
It also encouraged residents to remain security-conscious and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
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