Odita Sunday 
The Delta State Police Command has announced plans to intensify enforcement of traffic laws and related revenue offences across the state, warning that violators will be prosecuted through designated Mobile Courts with immediate effect.
The move follows official confirmation from the Delta State Judiciary through the Office of the Chief Registrar of the High Court of Justice, acting on behalf of the Chief Judge, Justice T.O. Diai, that Mobile Courts are operational across various jurisdictions in the state. The courts are empowered to summarily try traffic offenders and other violators in line with existing laws.
According to the Command, enforcement operations will be strengthened through increased surveillance and patrols across major roads and urban centres, including Asaba, Warri, Effurun, Sapele, Ughelli and Agbor, as well as other parts of the state.
Traffic offences targeted under the renewed enforcement drive include reckless driving, driving against traffic, use of unauthorized number plates, driving without registration numbers, unauthorized use of sirens and revolving lights, obstruction, and other violations.
Offenders risk immediate arrest and prosecution before the Mobile Courts.
The police cautioned members of the public against flouting traffic regulations, stressing that there will be zero tolerance for traffic indiscipline, obstruction of law enforcement officers, or attempts to evade lawful arrest.
The Command, however, clarified that the initiative is not intended to be punitive but aimed at restoring order on the roads, enhancing public safety, protecting lives and property, and ensuring compliance with the law.
Law-abiding residents, the police said, have nothing to fear, while violators should be prepared to face the full weight of the law.
The Commissioner of Police, Aina Adesola, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to upholding public safety and the rule of law across Delta State.
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