The Enugu State Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, has ordered the immediate enforcement of all existing traffic laws and regulations across the state.
The directive followed growing concerns over motorists’ disregard for traffic rules, which the Command said had contributed to avoidable traffic congestion, disruption of vehicular movement, road crashes, loss of lives and destruction of property.
The move is in line with a directive by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, for nationwide enforcement of traffic regulations to restore order on Nigerian roads and safeguard lives and property.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe, CP Giwa has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, the Command’s Legal Officer and the State Traffic Officer to ensure professional enforcement of the directive.
The officers have also been mandated to arrest and prosecute traffic offenders in accordance with existing laws and regulations.
The Commissioner, however, cautioned police personnel against violating the rights and dignity of motorists and other road users while carrying out the enforcement.
CP Giwa urged all motorists, including police officers and other security personnel, to familiarise themselves with traffic laws and comply strictly with the regulations to avoid arrest and prosecution.
He stressed that adherence to traffic rules was essential to reducing congestion, preventing road crashes and ensuring the free flow of traffic across Enugu State.
The Command called on residents and motorists to cooperate with the Police as the enforcement takes effect across the state.
