This was revealed by Sector Commander, CC Ochi Oga, who disclosed this in his office during an interview with journalists at the weekend.
He stated
that out of 122 persons, 92 offenders were Tricycle and Minibus drivers who
were prosecuted for overloading of passengers and violating the recommended
guidelines given by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on the number of
persons in a vehicle.
30 other
persons were involved in related traffic offenses, such as the use of expired
particulars.
Oga who expressed
dissatisfaction on the high level of traffic violations in the State especially
amongst Tricycle and minibus drivers, said the command would address the issue
through enlightenment and dialogue with the operators.
His
words, “In a mobile court exercise held on Friday and the other day, we
arrested, tried, and convicted 90 and 32 road traffic offenders respectively.
“Out of
the number, 92 persons were involved in overloading of passengers against the
prescribed number of persons to be carried in a Keke or Minibus by the NCDC
guidelines.
“The challenge we have is the rate of traffic disobedience, especially by keke
drivers. From the way they behave, it is as if they failed to understand that
there are other road users. We are addressing that through public
enlightenment.”
The
Sector Commander noted that the time of patrol operations would be extended in
the State to curb the high level of offenses on highways.
On the
easing of interstate travel and reopening of motor parks, Oga said the officers
have gone to all the motor parks in the State to educate the operators on the need
to observe NCDC protocols.
He added
that the officers ensured that all the NCDC COVID-19 precautionary measures
were put in place in every motor park before giving approval for operations in
such places.
“For us
to open up the motor parks for use, we ensured that all the protocols are put
in place, for the safety of travelers even for those who are working in the
motor parks. We tasked them with the need to avoid the overloading of passengers.
“Of
course a bus which used to carry 14 passengers will only carry Seven now. As a
matter of fact, our men are on the road to enforce that.” He said.
The
newly posted commander pledged to ensure a better and robust relationship
between the public and the officers, more visibility on the road and better
performance among the staff
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