The Delta State Police Command has intensified its crackdown on traffic violators across the state, resulting in the prosecution of 68 offenders in Warri and Asaba.
In a press release dated March 29, 2026, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Edafe Bright, said the enforcement drive was carried out in collaboration with seven designated judges and magistrates of mobile courts as part of efforts to curb rising traffic violations and improve road safety.
According to him, “The Delta State Police Command, in collaboration with seven designated Judges and Magistrates of Mobile Courts across the State, has intensified enforcement operations on major roads as part of a broader strategy to promote compliance with traffic laws and ensure the safety of residents.”
The police disclosed that the offenders were prosecuted at mobile courts in Warri and Asaba, as well as at the Magistrate Court in Okwe, for various traffic infractions.
Providing a breakdown, Bright said, “Seven persons were charged for unauthorised use of number plates, five for driving against traffic, fifteen for driving without registration numbers, two for illegitimate use of sirens and revolving lights, fifteen for road obstruction, thirteen for driving with covered number plates, and eleven for driving without valid driver’s licenses.”
He noted that vehicles with unregistered or concealed number plates are frequently used to commit crimes and evade security checks.
“It is noteworthy that vehicles with unregistered or covered number plates are often used to commit offences and evade security checks at various checkpoints,” he added.
All offenders were fined in accordance with the Delta State Traffic Management Law and the National Road Traffic Regulations.
The police spokesperson further revealed that the Command is strengthening collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps and the Delta State Traffic Management Agency to enhance enforcement and public safety.
“The Command is deepening collaboration with relevant agencies to ensure coordinated enforcement, reduce traffic-related incidents, and strengthen safety on our roads,” he said.
He urged motorists to comply with traffic regulations, ensure proper vehicle registration, and carry valid driver’s licenses at all times. #Securitynewsalert.com
