…threatens to go tough on reckless drivers, riders
Ekiti State Police Command has expressed concern over the rate of incessant accidents recorded in the state.
This is contained in a statement by the spokes person for the command, DSP Sunday Abutu.
The statement reads: “Ekiti state police Command has observed that road accidents have become a normal and recurring incident in the State. In fact, hardly a day goes by without the report of a road traffic crash resulting to loss of lives/or permanent disability.
“An analysis of this data shows that the main causes of these road accidents are speed violation, wrongful overtaking, light/sign violation, dangerous driving, tyres bursting, bad vehicle/motor maintenance culture, lack of proper driving education, driving under influence, overloading and fatigue.
“In view of this, the Command shall emplace tougher control measures to check improper and reckless driving.Members of the public, especially motorists/motorcycle riders are therefore, enjoined to avoid reckless driving, over speeding, driving against traffic lights/signs, one way driving, driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs and other traffic offences to avoid arrest and prosecution.