FRSC Ogun Convicts 20 Drivers for Overloading, Speeding Violations

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Ogun State Command has secured the conviction of 20 motorists for various traffic offences, including overloading and excessive speed.

The convictions were handed down during Phase II of the FRSC Mobile Court sitting at the Itori Unit Command, presided over by Her Worship, Chief Magistrate O.T. Odunsaya.

According to a statement released by the Corps Public Relations Officer, Odunsi Afolabi, the 20 offenders faced a total of 40 documented offences, with 39 attracting fines. No offender was sentenced to imprisonment.

“The proceedings saw 20 offenders arraigned and subsequently convicted, with no discharges recorded. A total of 40 offences were documented, 39 of which attracted various fines,” Afolabi said.

The enforcement exercise targeted a range of safety violations, including overloading, speed limit breaches, seatbelt infractions, missing driver licences, tyre defects, vehicle licence and number plate irregularities, and general vehicle maintenance failures.

During the session, the Sector Commander, Akinwunmi Fasakin, highlighted that mobile courts are a key component of the command’s strategy to enhance operational visibility and ensure strict compliance with traffic laws, ultimately reducing road traffic crashes across Ogun State.

Fasakin commended the orderly conduct of the proceedings, noting the presence of adequate armed personnel for security. He urged motorists to prioritise safe driving, maintain proper vehicle documentation, and adhere to traffic regulations to prevent avoidable injuries and fatalities.

“The exercise serves as a deterrent to reckless driving and underscores our commitment to prosecuting those who endanger lives on Nigerian roads,” the Sector Commander added.