Police Command in Osun to prosecute violators of traffic laws

The Police Command in Osun is to embark on a special operation to arrest, prosecute and impound vehicles of violators of road traffic laws in the state, in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP).

The Command’s Spokesman, DSP Yemisi Opalola, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Osogbo.

Opalola explained that the police command in Osun, as approved by the Commissioner of Police, Johnson Kokumo, would embark on a special operation to effect the arrest and ensure strict compliance with all Road Traffic Acts and other relevant laws.

He said that anyone found wanting would have his/her vehicle impounded and processed for prosecution.

“The Police authority under the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, in his lofty efforts to tackle all forms of crimes and criminality, has given a marching order to all Commissioners of Police.

“To commence the process of prosecuting individuals, officials of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and other corporate entities who use unregistered vehicles or transfer vehicle number plates to other vehicles not assigned or registered with such plate numbers, indiscriminate covering of plate numbers and the use of Police Spy number plates by motorists,’’ he said.

Opalola noted that these unwholesome acts of lawlessness posed security threats and risks to the nation.

He said that this had necessitated the need to inform members of the public or organizations in the unlawful acts to adhere strictly to all Road Traffic Acts and other relevant laws.