Motorists driving against traffic in the Federal Capital Territory will face immediate arrest and prosecution under a new enforcement directive.
The FCT Police Command issued the warning following an increase in traffic violations around construction sites, diversion points, and restricted areas.
The command noted that some drivers deliberately bypass road signs to evade congestion and frequently attempt to use influential personalities to escape penalties.
Responding, the FCT Police Command warned that no individual, regardless of status, position, or connections, will be exempted from the consequences.
In a press release issued on November 9, 2026, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, said that the Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Sanusi, has ordered an immediate crackdown.
“No individual, regardless of status, position or connections, will be exempted from the consequences of violating traffic regulations,” the statement noted.
To enforce the order, she said the Command’s Motor Traffic Department, MOTOPOL, and Divisional Traffic Officers, DTOs, will collaborate with the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC.
The CP also warned enforcement officers against corruption, stating that anyone exploiting the exercise to extort road users “will be dealt with in accordance with extant Police Rules and Regulations.”
The command urged motorists to exercise patience, adding that “a few minutes saved through reckless driving are not worth the risk of losing lives or causing damage to property.”
