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FRSC Mobile Court Convicts 35 Traffic Offenders in Anambra

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Sector Command, has secured the conviction of 35 traffic offenders during a Mobile Court sitting held at its headquarters in Awka on Friday.

The exercise, organised by the Corps as part of its ongoing enforcement drive, is aimed at strengthening compliance with traffic regulations and reducing road traffic crashes across the state.

The Mobile Court session was presided over by Chief Magistrate Adaora N. Okoli, who heard cases involving offenders apprehended during special enforcement operations carried out by FRSC personnel within the command’s operational corridors.
At the conclusion of the proceedings, 44 offenders were arraigned before the court. Out of the number, 35 were convicted, while nine were discharged and acquitted.

A total of 72 traffic offences were recorded against the offenders. However, none of the convicted offenders was sentenced to imprisonment.

The offences prosecuted included seatbelt violation, speed limit device violation, driver’s licence violation, overloading, tyre violation, vehicle licence violation, number plate violation and other related traffic infractions.

The court proceedings were conducted in a peaceful and orderly atmosphere without any operational challenges, while armed personnel of the Nigeria Police Force provided security throughout the session.

Speaking during the exercise, the Anambra State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Corps Commander Bridget Asekhauno, reiterated the command’s commitment to strict enforcement of traffic laws and the prosecution of offenders as a deterrent to reckless driving and other violations that endanger lives on Nigerian roads.
She urged motorists to comply with traffic regulations, ensure their vehicles are properly documented, and adopt safe driving habits to help reduce road crashes, injuries and fatalities.

Asekhauno also assured that the command would continue to intensify enforcement operations, public enlightenment campaigns and strategic collaboration with relevant stakeholders to promote safer roads across Anambra State.

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