The Federal
Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said it prosecuted no fewer than 116 traffic offenders
for 311 offences in Bayelsa in 2017.
The State
Corps Commander, Mr Ikechukwu Igwe disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria
(NAN) on the sideline of its 2018 Get-Together Party/Award Night on Friday in
Yenagoa.
Igwe noted
that about 412 traffic offenders were arrested in different locations in 2017,
through its mobile courts, which were set up to enforce the rule of law on
motorists.
The commander
said that the prevalent offences included fake driving license, tyre and seat
belt violations, phone calls while driving, and over-loading among others.
“Out of the
412 offenders that were arrested for over 311 offences in 2017, 116 persons
were prosecuted while 92 were convicted,” he explained.
Igwe
lamented that despite measures taken by the corps to educate the general public
on the need to obey safety rules, many motorists, especially commercial vehicle
drivers still indulged in overloading and speeding.
He
reiterated the corps commitment to safeguard lives and property on the roads,
urging drivers to desist from violating the law guiding the use of roads.
On the
Get-Together Party and Award Night, the commander said it was a social
gathering to strengthen the corps relationship with stakeholders in the state.
Igwe said
the get-together party, which featured award for officers and Marshals on best
driver, zero tolerance to bribery, most diligent officer, neatness among others
was to motivate the corps on the need for better service delivery.
Some of the
officers and marshal that stood out are: Officer O. C. Okorocha, Marshal Olobi,
who both bagged award for diligence, and resourcefulness award was clinched by
Officers Imaah and Marshal F.S. Alali.
Others
include beat driver, Officer Awudu, and neatness, Officer U.U Udoh among
others.
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