Delta Police Crack Down On Traffic Offenders In Warri, Asaba, Prosecute 68 For Various Offences

By Daniel Dafe

In furtherance of the commitment of the Delta State Government to tackle the rising trend of traffic violations, the Delta State Police Command, in collaboration with seven (7) designated Judges and Magistrates of Mobile Courts across the State, has intensified enforcement operations on major roads.

These efforts are part of a broader strategy to promote compliance with traffic laws and ensure the safety and security of all residents of the state.

A total of sixty-eight (68) offenders were successfully prosecuted at the State Mobile Courts in Warri and Asaba, as well as at the Magistrate Court, Okwe.

The offenders were apprehended for a range of traffic infractions. Seven (7) individuals were charged for unauthorized use of number plates, five (5) for driving against traffic, fifteen (15) for driving without registration numbers, two (2) for illegitimate use of sirens and revolving lights, fifteen (15) for obstruction on the roads, thirteen (13) for driving with covered number plates, and eleven (11) for driving without valid driver’s licenses.

It is noteworthy that vehicles with unregistered or covered number plates are often used to commit offences and evade security checks at various checkpoints.

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All offenders were fined in accordance with the provisions of the Delta State Traffic Management Law and the National Road Traffic Regulations, reinforcing the consequences of violating traffic laws.

“The Delta State Police Command is deepening collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Delta State Traffic Management Agency (DESTMA) to clamp down on traffic offenders and enhance overall security across the State. These partnerships aim to ensure coordinated enforcement, reduce traffic-related incidents, and strengthen public safety on Delta State roads.
The Command urges all road users to comply with traffic regulations, ensure vehicles are properly registered, and carry valid driving licenses at all times,” SP Edafe Bright, Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Police Command, said in a statement on Sunday.
According to him, “the Delta State Police Command remains committed to a zero-tolerance approach toward traffic violations and will continue to take decisive action to safeguard lives and maintain order on the State’s roads.”