FCT Police Threaten Arrest, Prosecution Of One-Way Drivers
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has warned motorists against driving against traffic, popularly known as one-way driving, threatening to arrest and prosecute offenders irrespective of their social status or influential connections.
The command also cautioned motorists against disregarding traffic signs, ignoring traffic regulations and bypassing designated diversions, particularly around road construction sites and areas where traffic movement has been restricted.
The warning was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, who expressed concern over the growing disregard for traffic regulations by some motorists.
According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, stressed that no individual would be shielded from the consequences of traffic violations, regardless of their position, status or connections.
Sanusi noted that contacting senior police officers, government officials or other influential personalities would not prevent offenders from facing the law.
Consequently, he directed the command’s Motor Traffic Department and all Divisional Traffic Officers to collaborate with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and other relevant traffic management agencies to strengthen enforcement operations across the territory.
The police commissioner specifically ordered the arrest and immediate prosecution of motorists caught driving against traffic or disobeying lawful traffic instructions.
He, however, warned police personnel involved in the enforcement exercise against extorting motorists, noting that officers found engaging in such misconduct would face disciplinary action in line with existing police regulations.
The command urged motorists to exercise patience, obey traffic signs and comply with instructions from traffic officers, stressing that the few minutes gained through reckless driving were not worth the risk of losing lives or damaging property.
Residents were also encouraged to remain security-conscious and report suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police station.
The latest warning follows a similar advisory issued by the command in August 2026 against one-way driving, reckless driving and other traffic violations capable of causing accidents, congestion and loss of lives and property.
At the time, Sanusi had directed Divisional Police Officers and personnel of the Motor Traffic Division (MOTOPOL) to intensify enforcement of traffic laws across the FCT.
