From Isaac Ojo
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) RS 5.3 Anambra Sector Command has arrested twenty-two persons for sixty one various traffic offences in the state.
Sector Public Education Officer, SRC Margaret Onabe who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday said the offenders were arrested during a Zonal Special Intervention Patrol tagged “Fushin Kada” Mobile Court Exercise.
She said the exercise carried out along the Awka–Onitsha expressway on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 was in compliance with the directives of the Road Safety National Headquarters (RSHQ).
According to her, out of the 22 offenders prosecuted, 21 were convicted, while 1 offender was discharged by the court, presided over by Her Worship Maria Anyabolu.
Onabe listed offences recorded during the exercise to include Seatbelt Use Violation (6), Overloading (7), Drivers Licence Violation (4), Failure to install speed Limiting Device (12), Assaulting Marshal on Duty (1), Dangerous Driving (2), Number Plate Violation (4), Attempting to Corrupt Marshal on duty (1) and other various traffic offences.
“The Sector Commander, Corps Commander, Bridget Asekhauno reiterated that the exercise is aimed at ensuring compliance with traffic laws, promoting responsible road use and reducing road traffic crashes on major highways within the State.
“The Federal Road Safety Corps therefore enjoins all motorists, particularly commercial and private vehicle operators, to always comply with traffic regulations, ensure that their vehicles are roadworthy and possess valid vehicle and driver documentation.
“The Sector Commander further assures the motoring public that enforcement activities will be sustained to promote safer roads and protect lives and property,” the statement added.
