Enugu Police Begin Strict Enforcement of Traffic Laws
The Enugu State Police Command has ordered the immediate enforcement of traffic regulations across the state, warning motorists who violate the rules to expect arrest and prosecution.
The directive follows growing cases of traffic violations blamed for congestion, obstruction of movement, road crashes, fatalities and damage to property.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, issued the order in line with the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu’s directive for nationwide enforcement of traffic laws.
According to the command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, the Commissioner directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, the State Traffic Officer and the command’s Legal Officer to oversee the enforcement.
The officers are expected to ensure that offenders are arrested and prosecuted in accordance with existing laws.
Giwa, however, warned police personnel involved in the exercise against violating the rights and dignity of motorists and other road users. He directed that enforcement must be carried out professionally and within the provisions of the law.
The Commissioner also urged all motorists, including police officers and other security personnel, to familiarise themselves with traffic regulations and comply with them to avoid sanctions.
He said adherence to traffic laws would help reduce congestion, prevent avoidable road accidents and improve the free movement of vehicles across Enugu State.
The command said the enforcement would cover all applicable traffic laws and regulations across the state.
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