FRSC arrests military impersonator, 253 others for traffic offences

He stated that the special operation was conducted in collaboration with the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) and the Nigerian Army Brigade of Guards.

He also said that it was specifically designed to address the rising tide of traffic indiscipline along the busy Abuja–Nyanya corridor, notorious for route violations, overloading and reckless driving.

“In all, 254 offenders were arraigned for committing a total of 563 traffic-related offences. Out of these, 245 were convicted, while nine were discharged after due consideration by the court.

“The offences cut across a wide spectrum, including seatbelt violation (129 cases), driver’s licence violation (122 cases), overloading (111 cases), as well as route violation (63 cases).

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“Other offences such as dangerous driving, traffic light violation, number plate violation, wrongful overtaking, use of phone while driving, caution sign violation and impersonation were also booked,” he said.

Ogungbemide said that a particularly notable aspect of the sittings was the conviction of seven notorious offenders.

He named them as Shaab Murtala, Abel Sunday, Sunday Salasi, Benjamin Augustine, Ekem Charles, Hussaini Kabir and Samsudeen Abdullahi.

He said “they were found guilty of multiple offences, including dangerous driving, impersonation, overloading, driver’s licence violation, use of phone while driving and route violation.