FCT police clamp down on illegal car racers in Abuja
The FCT Commissioner of Police, Babaji Sunday, has ordered all the Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and their supervisory area commanders in the territory to ensure full enforcement of the prohibition of all kinds of car and speed races in their respective Areas of Responsibility (AoR). CP Sunday, while speaking with newsmen at the command headquarters […]
The FCT Commissioner of Police, Babaji Sunday, has ordered all the Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and their supervisory area commanders in the territory to ensure full enforcement of the prohibition of all kinds of car and speed races in their respective Areas of Responsibility (AoR).
CP Sunday, while speaking with newsmen at the command headquarters in Abuja, yesterday, said the order followed public outcry on the recklessness, threat to lives, damage to personal property and critical national infrastructure caused by illegal car racing, acceleration contests, speed competitions or test of physical endurance, amongst others, in the nation’s capital.
He noted that Section 228 of the National Road Traffic Regulations (NRTR), 2012, is clear on the prohibition of any car race, drag race, acceleration contest, test of physical endurance or exhibition of speed in all parts of the country.
The CP warned that any person or group caught organizing or participating in prohibited car racing events would be arrested and prosecuted.
He also advised parents and guardians to prevail on their children and wards to desist from the act of illegal car racing and speed competition, saying such practice or involvement is against the law.
The CP, while seeking the understanding and cooperation of residents, said the command will continue to do all within its power to ensure the safety of all residents of the FCT during the festive season and beyond.
He, therefore, urged residents to take advantage of the command’s emergency numbers – 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653 and 08028940883, to promptly report any suspicious movement or threat to public peace, safety and security in the FCT.