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Nigerian police operatives have arrested and prosecuted 68 individuals for various traffic offences in Delta State. In a statement, the state’s command spokesperson, Bright Edafe, said the offenders were fined in accordance with the state’s traffic laws and the National Road Traffic Regulations.
According to him, the arrests are a part of a broader strategy to promote compliance with traffic laws and ensure the safety and security of all residents of the state.
29/3/2026
PRESS RELEASE
DELTA POLICE CRACKS DOWN ON TRAFFIC OFFENDERS IN WARRI, ASABA, PROSECUTES 68 FOR VARIOUS OFFENCES:
In furtherance of the commitment of the Delta State Government to tackle the rising trend of traffic violations, the Delta State Police Command, in… pic.twitter.com/A1oXIKIfDy
— SP Bright Edafe (@Brightgoldenboy) March 29, 2026
“A total of sixty-eight (68) offenders were successfully prosecuted at the State Mobile Courts in Warri and Asaba, as well as at the Magistrate Court, Okwe. The offenders were apprehended for a range of traffic infractions,” said Edafe.
“Seven (7) individuals were charged for unauthorised use of number plates, five (5) for driving against traffic, fifteen (15) for driving without registration numbers, two (2) for illegitimate use of sirens and revolving lights, fifteen (15) for obstruction on the roads, thirteen (13) for driving with covered number plates, and eleven (11) for driving without valid driver’s licenses.”
Edafe noted that vehicles with unregistered or covered number plates are often used to commit offences and evade security checks at various checkpoints in the state.
He added that the Delta State Police Command is deepening collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Delta State Traffic Management Agency (DESTMA) to clamp down on traffic offenders and enhance security across the State.
The spokesperson further urged all road users in the state to comply with traffic regulations, ensure vehicles are properly registered, and carry valid driving licenses at all times.
