By Chidi Ugwu
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has secured a two-month jail sentence without the option of a fine for a motorist arrested for driving against traffic along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, as authorities intensify enforcement to curb reckless driving on the busy corridor.
The conviction was handed down by the Ojodu-Abiodun Magisterial District Court following a special joint intervention patrol launched on February 10 to address the growing menace of one-way driving, particularly along the Kara–Opic axis of the expressway.
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Officials said the illegal practice had worsened in recent weeks due to ongoing bridge expansion joint construction on both inbound and outbound lanes, prompting some motorists to defy traffic rules and endanger lives.
During the operation, enforcement officers intercepted Koko Moses, driver of a Volkswagen commercial bus with registration number MUS 89 YG, while driving against the flow of traffic.
Further checks revealed that he was also operating the vehicle without a valid driver’s licence.
Authorities described the combined offences as a serious threat to public safety.
The offender was immediately charged to court by the Divisional Police Officer of Warewa Police Station, CSP Ayegbede John. Upon arraignment, the court found him guilty and sentenced him to two months’ imprisonment without the option of a fine.
The Lagos Sector Commander, Corps Commander Kehinde Ganiyu Hamzat, said the patrol was initiated in response to rising cases of dangerous driving and avoidable crashes along the corridor.
The exercise involved collaboration between the FRSC Lagos and Ogun Sector Commands, the Nigeria Police Force, TRACE, and the Nigerian Army.
Officers were strategically deployed at flashpoints notorious for traffic violations, resulting in what the FRSC described as an immediate reduction in incidents of one-way driving.
Ogun State Sector Commander, Corps Commander Akinwumi Fasakin, commended partner agencies for their swift deployment and coordinated response, noting that joint enforcement remains critical to improving road safety.
The Corps Marshal also praised the operation, reiterating the FRSC’s zero-tolerance stance on violations that put lives at risk. He assured motorists that sustained patrols and enforcement activities would continue across major highways nationwide.
He urged road users to obey traffic regulations, cooperate with traffic management directives during construction works, and prioritise safety at all times.
