FRSC Arraign 36 Persons over 77 Traffic Offences in Anambra

By Praise Chinecherem

Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra State has arraigned 36 traffic offenders before a Mobile Court as part of ongoing efforts to enforce road safety regulations and reduce road traffic crashes in the state.

The exercise, carried out by the Nteje Unit Command within it’s operational jurisdiction, is in line with the Corps’ corporate strategic goal of achieving a 10 per cent reduction in road traffic crashes across the country.

Magistrate Maria N. Anyanbolu who presided over the Mobile Court session convicted 30 offenders for various traffic violations, while six were discharged.

None of the offenders was sentenced to imprisonment.

Sector Public Education Officer, Anambra State Command, Margaret Onabe, in a statement disclosed that a total of 77 traffic offences were recorded from the 36 motorists arraigned before the court during the enforcement operation.

She listed offences recorded to include seat belt use violation, speed limiting device violation, light sign violation, overloading, and number plate offences.

“Notably, four of the offenders were arraigned for attempting to bribe FRSC personnel on duty. They were subsequently convicted, reinforcing the Corps’ zero tolerance stance on corruption.

“A breakdown of the offences showed that seat belt use violations accounted for 12 cases, light sign violations 10, speed limiting device violations 11, and overloading nine.

“Other offences included failure to move over (six), number plate violations (four), driver’s licence violations (four), attempting to corrupt a marshal (four), worn-out tyre violations (three), and vehicle licence violations (three).

“Additional offences recorded during the exercise included fire extinguisher violations, dangerous driving, obstructing marshals on duty, projected load violations, caution sign violation, failure to fix red flag, and expired tyre or absence of spare tyre.

“Personnel of the Nigeria Police Force were deployed to provide security throughout the exercise, which was conducted peacefully without any incident.”

Speaking after the Mobile Court sitting, the Nteje Unit Commander, Chief Route Commander Uche N. Job, reiterated the command’s commitment to sustained enforcement operations along the Nteje corridor and other parts of its jurisdiction.

He urged motorists plying the Nteje axis to strictly comply with traffic regulations, maintain roadworthy vehicles and cooperate with FRSC personnel to ensure safer roads for all.