Police Urges Residents To Obey Traffic Laws
By: Prudence Okonna
The FCT Police Command has urged residents of the Federal Capital Territory to obey traffic regulations and contribute to the collective responsibility of maintaining peace, order, and public safety.
This charge was given by the FCT Police Commissioner, CP Ajao Adewale,
at the Command’s Headquarters in Garki II District, Abuja.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh,
Who made this disclosure in a statement from the Command Headquarters, said that Adewale emphasized that respecting traffic laws is a fundamental civic duty that ensures not only individual safety but also promotes national development.
The statement said that he reiterated the importance of public cooperation in enabling the Police to carry out their duties effectively.
“The CP stressed that parking and other road signs must be strictly obeyed to facilitate the smooth flow of traffic and reduce congestion, particularly in busy areas,” the statement added.
According to the statement, the CP also called on members of the public to desist from street trading and selling on the roads; warning that such activities obstruct traffic, endanger lives, and contribute to accidents and traffic congestion on the roads.
“The police are not adversaries; we are partners in progress,” CP Adewale stressed.
It reiterated, “Respect for Officers, obedience to traffic regulations, and refraining from illegal roadside activities are vital to creating a safer, more organized FCT.”
The statement said that the CP further warned that anyone found assaulting or obstructing officers, especially those performing traffic and public safety duties will be dealt with in accordance with the law.
The spokesperson quoted the CP as saying, “FCT Police Command remains committed to securing the lives and property of all residents and encouraged the public to report traffic violations, suspicious activities, and emergencies via the following emergency lines: 08032003913, 08033111911, or 07057321547.”
