The Federal Road Safety Corp, Akwa Ibom State Command, said it has arrested and prosecuted 122 motorists for flouting the COVID-19 safety protocols in Uyo, the state capital.
Speaking at the weekend in Uyo, the Sector Commander, Ochi Oga, explained that out of 122 persons, 92 who were mainly tricycle and minibus drivers were convicted for overloading, while 30 persons were involved in other traffic offences.
He said the defaulters contravened the recommended number of persons a vehicle was supposed to carry as directed by Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
Oga who berated the level of traffic disobedience in the state especially by tricycle and minibus drivers said the command would address the issue through enlightenment and dialogue with the operators.
The sector commander noted that the time of patrol operations would be extended in the state so that they could be more visible on highways.
On the easing of interstate travel and reopening of motor parks, Oga said the officers have gone to all the motor parks in the state to educate the operators on the need to observe NCDC protocols
