Police to arrest, prosecute one-way traffic offenders in A’Ibom

Etim Ekpimah

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has warned motorists and other road users to immediately stop driving against the flow of traffic, popularly known as one-way driving, or face arrest and prosecution.

It was learnt that the command is deeply worried by the growing incidence of traffic violations involving motorists, commercial drivers, tricyclists, motorcyclists and cyclists who deliberately flout traffic rules by driving against oncoming traffic, a practice it described as reckless and dangerous.

Police noted that one-way driving is a serious breach of traffic regulations and a leading cause of road crashes, resulting in avoidable injuries, loss of lives and extensive property damage.

The Commissioner of Police has ordered all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Traffic Units and Tactical Teams to intensify enforcement operations across the state, with strict instructions to arrest and prosecute offenders without exception.

The command urged members of the public to obey traffic laws, adhere to road signs and exercise responsibility while using the roads, stressing that no individual or category of road user is above the law.

It also urged parents, transport unions, fleet operators and community leaders to caution their members and wards against engaging in the dangerous and unlawful practice.

The command, therefore, reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property and to ensuring the safety of all road users while maintaining peace and order on highways and streets across the state.

The warning was contained in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, and dated February 1, 2026.