Police warn A’Ibom motorists against traffic violations, pledge strict enforcement
August 14, 2026 12:07 pm
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By Patrick Odey
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has warned motorists against violating traffic laws and regulations, saying anyone found culpable will be dealt with in accordance with the law.
The command also pledged to sustain its statewide enforcement exercise across the 31 local government areas of the state.
A statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Timfon John, in Uyo on Friday, advised motorists to comply strictly with existing traffic laws and regulations, stressing that ignorance of the law would not be accepted as an excuse.
The command said the enforcement exercise was aimed at restoring sanity on the roads, reducing avoidable road crashes, protecting lives and property, and ensuring the free and orderly movement of persons and vehicles across the state.
According to the statement, particular attention would be paid to offences including driving against traffic, driving without valid vehicle particulars or a driver’s licence, and the use of covered, concealed, defaced or unauthorised number plates.
The command also listed the use of unregistered vehicles, motorcycles and tricycles among the offences that would attract enforcement.
The statement read in part, “Akwa Ibom State Police Command wishes to inform members of the public, particularly motorists, commercial drivers, motorcyclists and tricycle operators, that the Command is sustaining its statewide enforcement of traffic laws and regulations across Akwa Ibom State.
“The ongoing enforcement exercise is aimed at restoring sanity on our roads, reducing avoidable road crashes, protecting lives and property, and ensuring the free and orderly movement of persons and vehicles throughout the State.
“Accordingly, all road users are strongly advised to strictly comply with existing traffic laws and regulations. The Command will pay particular attention to offences including: Driving against traffic (one-way driving). Driving without valid vehicle particulars or driver’s licence.
“Covered, concealed, defaced, or unauthorised number plates, and others.
“Anyone apprehended for violating traffic laws will be dealt with in accordance with the law. Ignorance of the law will not be accepted as an excuse. Motorists and motorcycle/tricycle operators are therefore advised to ensure that their vehicles are roadworthy and that all required documents and particulars are valid before using public roads.”
John said Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, traffic officers and other operational units across the state had been directed to sustain and intensify enforcement within their respective jurisdictions.
She added that the exercise would be firm and comprehensive, while officers involved had been directed to remain professional, civil and respectful in their dealings with members of the public.
The police spokesperson said extortion, harassment, unnecessary delay and other forms of unprofessional conduct would not be tolerated during the enforcement exercise.
Patrick Odey is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Language from the University of Port Harcourt and a Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication from the Nigeria Institute of Journalism. He has worked with notable publications including Post Express, Daily Champion, and Daily Trust, before joining Punch Newspapers. His career reflects a strong commitment to credible journalism, in-depth reporting, and public interest storytelling.
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