Delta govt convicts 23 traffic offenders, acquits three others

A Mobile Court in Delta State has convicted twenty-three persons for traffic offences and ordered them to pay a fine commensurate with their respective offences, just as it discharged and acquitted three others.

The Delta State Police Command disclosed this in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe.

The Police Image maker said conviction follows the statewide enforcement of traffic regulations by the Delta State Police Command.

He said,”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 line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police and the commitment of the Command to promoting road safety, public order, and compliance with extant laws, is aimed at addressing traffic violations that endanger lives and compromise the orderly use of the roads.

“At the conclusion of the court proceedings, twenty-three (23) offenders were convicted and ordered to pay fines commensurate with their respective offences, while three (3) others were discharged and acquitted.

He explained that, “The outcome reflects the Command’s determination to ensure strict compliance with traffic regulations through lawful and transparent enforcement measures.”

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, reiterated the command’s resolve to sustain the exercise across the State and warned that violators of traffic laws would continue to face appropriate legal sanctions.

He urged motorists to ensure that their vehicles are properly registered and documented and to comply with all traffic regulations at all times.