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Eredo One-Way Driving Crackdown Begins, Offenders Warned

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1 year ago

September 11, 2025

Eredo One-Way Driving Crackdown begins as LCDA chairman warns traffic offenders of arrest and prosecution to curb road accidents and restore order

Eredo One-Way Driving Crackdown has officially begun as the Chairman of Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Mr. Monsuru Akinloye, issued a stern warning to motorists on Thursday, vowing to arrest and prosecute anyone driving against traffic within the Epe Division of Lagos State.

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Speaking at a press conference held at the Eredo Council Secretariat, Akinloye described one-way driving as reckless and deadly, stressing that his administration would no longer tolerate such traffic violations.

“Driving against traffic is not only unlawful but also a dangerous act that can lead to avoidable accidents and loss of innocent lives,” Akinloye said.

“We are committed to ensuring the safety of all road users, and offenders will face the full wrath of the law.”

The Eredo One-Way Driving Crackdown comes in the wake of a tragic accident on September 1 at Ibeju Bus Stop along the Lekki-Epe Expressway, where six people were killed and nine others injured after a truck driving against traffic collided with a commercial bus.

Among the victims were three women, two men, and a young boy.

According to reports, the accident was caused by route violation, dangerous driving, and speeding — the exact issues Akinloye says the crackdown is designed to prevent.

The chairman appealed to commercial drivers, private motorists, and residents to obey all traffic rules and understand that road discipline is a shared responsibility.

He emphasized that his administration is aligned with the THEMES agenda of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, prioritizing orderliness, safety, and sustainable development.

“We urge all motorists to drive responsibly, respect traffic regulations, and help make Eredo a safer place for everyone,” he concluded.

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Residents are also encouraged to report repeat violators and suspicious driving behavior to local authorities as part of the effort to restore public confidence in road safety.

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Police Arrest Convicted Drug Dealer, Rescue 14-Year-Old Boy in Bauchi

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16 hours ago

October 27, 2026

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Bauchi drug dealer arrest leads to the rescue of a 14-year-old boy allegedly used as a drug courier and the recovery of suspected illicit substances

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer and rescued a 14-year-old boy who was allegedly being used to deliver illicit drugs in the state.

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The command said operatives of its Violent Crimes Response Unit intercepted the teenager during a routine patrol and recovered a granular whitish substance suspected to be methamphetamine.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.

According to Habib, the operatives, led by the unit’s officer-in-charge, intercepted the minor, identified as Samuel Nkemakolan Kosi, at about 11 am on October 26, 2026, while he was allegedly on his way to deliver the suspected drug, also known as Ice, to a customer.

The statement said the teenager told investigators that he had been sent by Samuel Ogochukwu, a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery.

“Upon interrogation, the minor confessed that he was sent by one Samuel Ogochukwu, 22 years old, a convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery,” Habib said.

Following the information, detectives traced Ogochukwu to his location and arrested him.

A search of the suspect’s shop and residence reportedly led to the recovery of 3.5 grammes of a substance suspected to be methamphetamine, 17 sachets of 100mg tramadol capsules, five sachets of 300mg pregabalin capsules and seven sachets of diazepam.

The police also recovered 12 Exol tablets, two wraps of a substance known as Yellow Boys and one sachet of Shine Shine Leather.

Habib said the principal suspect told investigators that he received supplies of illicit drugs through waybills from Onitsha, Anambra State.

The police spokesman added that the 14-year-old had been handled in accordance with juvenile best practices and would be reunited with his family after counselling.

“The 14-year-old minor has been handled in line with juvenile best practices and will be reunited with his family after counselling, while the principal suspect will be charged to court upon completion of investigation,” the statement said.

The Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commended the operatives for their work and urged the public to remain alert to criminal activity.

According to Habib, the commissioner said four major drug busts and subsequent convictions recorded within 10 days demonstrated the command’s continued efforts to combat drug trafficking.