A Mobile Court in Delta State has convicted twenty-three people for traffic offenses and ordered them to pay fines commensurate with their crimes, while releasing and acquitting three others.
The Delta State Police Command confirmed this in a statement signed by Police Public Relations Officer Bright Edafe.
According to the Police Image provider, the conviction comes after the Delta State Police Command enforced traffic regulations statewide.
He stated, “Twenty-six(26 vehicles were arrested for various traffic-related offences and subsequently charged before the Mobile Court provided by the Delta State Government for immediate adjudication.”
According to SP Edafe, “The enforcement exercise, which is being conducted in accordance with the Inspector-General of Police’s directive and the Command’s commitment to promoting road safety, public order, and compliance with existing laws, is aimed at addressing traffic violations that endanger lives and jeopardize the orderly use of roads.”
“At the end of the court proceedings, twenty-three (23) defendants were convicted and sentenced to pay fines in accordance with their specific offenses, while three (3) others were dismissed and acquitted.
He clarified that, “The outcome reflects the Command’s determination to ensure strict compliance with traffic regulations through lawful and transparent enforcement measures.”
CP Yemi Oyeniyi, Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to continuing the exercise throughout the state and cautioned that violators of traffic laws will face appropriate legal punishments.
He asked drivers to ensure that their vehicles are properly registered and documented, and to follow all traffic laws at all times.