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FRSC Prosecutes 37 Traffic Offenders In Akwa Ibom

Published

12 years ago

February 21, 2014

The Federal Road
Safety Commission (FRSC), has prosecuted 37 road traffic offenders for violating various traffic regulation in Akwa Ibom State.
The Akwa Ibom Sector Commander of the commission, Mr Ocheja Ameh, said this while briefing newsmen at the end of a mobile court session in Uyo, recently.
He said that out of the number prosecuted, 34 were convicted for various traffic offences and given various fines.
Ameh said that three of the offenders, who pleaded not guilty, were remanded in prison custody and would be tried in a Magistrates’ Court.
He said that the mobile court was part of the commission’s enforcement strategy, to reduce road traffic crashes by 15 per cent and fatality rate by 25 per cent in 2014.
The sector commander said that the offences of the motorists ranged from drivers’ licence violation to seat belt violation and use of mobile phones while driving.
“The mobile court has yielded a lot of result because the moment a court sentences you, you become an ex-convict and people are afraid of you.
“A lot of people that are arrested by our patrol team feel it is only to pay money. So, mobile court has really helped us to curb road crashes in the country.
“To us, it is good; that is why we will continue to use mobile court to prosecute road traffic offenders.”
He warned those driving without identification number plate to stop as it is an offence to do so.
“No driver is expected to drive any vehicle without identification number; even if the vehicle is imported, it should come with its foreign number.
“Owners are expected to use it for three months after which you are expected to change to a Nigerian number of your choice.
“So after three months, if you are found with the vehicle without any identification number, you will be arrested,” Ameh said.
The sector commander hinted that the command would soon extend the mobile court to all parts of the state so as to check the drivers’ excesses.
He said that drivers would be encouraged to attend sensitisation campaigns in their motor parks, so a to imbibe safe driving culture.

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Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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1 week ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

The Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Mr. Monday Agbonika, has vowed to hunt down and bring to justice those behind the killing of eight NSCDC operatives in the State.

Agbonika gave the assurance on Tuesday during an on-the-spot assessment of the attack scene, which also involved the abduction of a Chinese national.

Describing the incident as “a dastardly act that will not go unpunished”, the Commissioner expressed condolences to the Edo State Command of the NSCDC.

He paid tribute to the fallen operatives, describing them as “gallant personnel who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty.”

“We stand in solidarity with the NSCDC in this grief. Their sacrifice will not be in vain, and Edo people should expect justice”, Agbonika said.

In a separate meeting with Chinese community members at BUA Cement, Okpella, the police chief assured that efforts were ongoing to rescue the abducted expatriate alive.

“Our men are on the ground, and operations have been intensified. We are determined to rescue the kidnapped victim and prevent further incidents in the area”, he said.

Agbonika appealed for calm among residents, urging cooperation through timely and credible intelligence to aid ongoing security operations.

“Security is a collective responsibility. We call on residents to support us with information. Together, we will defeat criminals threatening Edo’s peace”, he added.

He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and properties, stressing that it would not relent until the attackers were arrested and justice delivered.

The Tide’s source reports that the Okpella attack occurred on Friday.

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Police Nab Suspected Illicit Drugs Dealer In Delta

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1 week ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

The Police Command in Delta State has arrested a suspected female illicit drugs dealer in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state.

The command’s Spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Warri on Wednesday.

Edafe said the suspect was nabbed alongside her three apprentices on August 29 by the police operatives attached to the Ughelli Area Command.

He said the operatives carried out the raid following credible information on the activities of some individuals that indulged in the sale of illicit drugs within Afisere/Ughelli town.

“The operatives trailed and arrested a drug baron who operates a chemist store in Afisere Community alongside three of her apprentices.

“The suspect led the operatives to her house at Afisere and a search warrant was executed.

“Exhibits recovered from the suspects included: 355 bottles of CSC codeine, 57 rolls of 50MG tramadol capsules, 335 rolls of 100mg tramadol capsules.

“Others were: 33 rolls of 200mg super royal, seven backwoods, 540 sachets of swinol capsules and 16 cups of Canadian liquid cannabis”, he said.

The police spokesman said investigation further revealed that the suspect was a major dealer in illicit drugs in Ughelli and its environs.

Edafe added that investigation in the matter was ongoing.

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C’River Assembly extends Bekwarra LG Chairman’s Suspension By 3 Months

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1 week ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

The Cross River State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of the Bekwarra Council Chairman, Ms. Theresa Ushie, to 90 days.

Speaker of the Assembly, Mr. Elvert Ayambem, made the remark on Wednesday during plenary.

The Tide’s source recalls that Ushie was suspended on June 10 for three months on allegations of corruption, misconduct and abuse of power.

The suspension followed a petition from the Bekwarra Local Government Legislative Council, signed by eight of its members, who also attempted to impeach her.

Ayambem explained that the extension was to allow the House Committee on Judiciary, Public Service Matters, Public Petitions and Conflict Resolution more time to investigate the petition written against the chairman by the Bekwarra Legislature.

The House had earlier deliberated on a motion calling for the extension of the office of the LGA Acting Chairman, Mr. Egbung Obama, before agreeing to extend Ushie’s suspension.

In his remarks, Chairman of the Investigative Committee and member, representing Abi State Constituency, Mr. Davies Etta, said the committee needed more time to carry out a thorough investigation.

Ushie was elected as Bekwarra Local Government Council Chairman and sworn-in in November 2024.