The Chairman of the Oyo State Highway Site visitors Administration Authority, Adekoya Adesagba, on Monday, issued a stern warning that violators of presidency insurance policies, notably those that assault the company’s officers, can be prosecuted as prescribed within the extant legal guidelines.
This was contained in a press release by the Commissioner for Data and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade in Ibadan, the state capital.
The assertion follows the current arrest of 1 Raheem Ridwan, who allegedly assaulted an OYRTMA officer, Toheeb Abbas, on Thursday, September 19, at Mokola, Ibadan, the state capital.
Ridwan initially escaped however has since been apprehended.
Adesagba mentioned, “Nobody who disrespects or assaults our officers will go unpunished. The suspect can be prosecuted.”
He reiterated OYRTMA’s zero-tolerance stance on any type of violence or disrespect in direction of its officers, who work tirelessly to make sure highway security.
“Our officers are dedicated to sustaining order on our roads, they usually should be handled with respect. Anybody discovered violating these legal guidelines will face the complete wrath of the legal guidelines.”
The chairman additionally referred to as on the general public to cooperate with the company’s officers to make the roads within the state safer and extra environment friendly.
Adesagba expressed gratitude for the help of the State Authorities and the folks of the state, stressing that collective effort is essential in reaching the aim of lowering highway accidents.
“The protection of the general public is our prime precedence, and we are going to do all the things in our energy to guard it.”
Adesagba additionally urged the general public to report any incidents of violence or misconduct by OYRTMA officers, promising that such instances could be completely investigated and acceptable actions could be taken.
The suspect was arraigned earlier than Grade A Customary Court docket, Mapo, the place the presiding Decide, Owoseni adjourned the case to November 8, 2024.
He has been remanded at Agodi Jail pending the success of his bail circumstances, which embrace offering two dependable sureties with a sum of ₦200,000.00 and documented proof of landed property, with one surety being a relative.