The Chairman of the Oyo Shape Highway Visitors Control Authority, Adekoya Adesagba, on Monday, issued a stern threat that violators of presidency insurance policies, in particular those that attack the company’s officials, can be prosecuted as prescribed within the extant rules.
This used to be contained in a commentary by means of the Commissioner for Data and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade in Ibadan, the surrounding capital.
The commentary follows the new arrest of 1 Raheem Ridwan, who allegedly assaulted an OYRTMA officer, Toheeb Abbas, on Thursday, September 19, at Mokola, Ibadan, the surrounding capital.
Ridwan to begin with escaped however has since been apprehended.
Adesagba stated, “No one who disrespects or assaults our officers will go unpunished. The suspect will be prosecuted.”
He reiterated OYRTMA’s zero-tolerance stance on any method of violence or disrespect in opposition to its officials, who paintings tirelessly to safeguard street protection.
“Our officers are committed to maintaining order on our roads, and they deserve to be treated with respect. Anyone found violating these laws will face the full wrath of the laws.”
The chairman often known as at the people to cooperate with the company’s officials to assemble the roads within the surrounding more secure and extra environment friendly.
Adesagba expressed gratitude for the backup of the Shape Executive and the population of the surrounding, stressing that collective attempt is an important in attaining the objective of lowering street injuries.
“The safety of the public is our top priority, and we will do everything in our power to protect it.”
Adesagba additionally suggested the people to document any incidents of violence or misconduct by means of OYRTMA officials, promising that such circumstances could be totally investigated and suitable movements could be taken.
The suspect used to be arraigned sooner than Grade A Standard Court docket, Mapo, the place the presiding Pass judgement on, Owoseni adjourned the case to November 8, 2024.
He has been remanded at Agodi Jail pending the achievement of his bail situations, which come with offering two significance sureties with a sum of ₦200,000.00 and documented proof of landed component, with one surety being a relative.