The Enugu State Police Command has ordered the immediate enforcement of traffic laws across the state, directing its officers to arrest and prosecute motorists who violate existing regulations.
The command said the directive followed the increasing disregard for traffic rules by motorists, which had resulted in traffic gridlock, disruption of free movement, road crashes, loss of lives and destruction of property.
The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Mamman Giwa, issued the directive in line with the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu’s, directive on nationwide enforcement of traffic laws.
The police said the enforcement was aimed at restoring order on Nigerian roads and safeguarding lives and property.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday.
According to the statement, Giwa directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, the command’s Legal Officer and the State Traffic Officer
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