A bike rider, Adeyemi Samuel, was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court docket 9 in Iyaganku on Friday for allegedly assaulting two officers of the Oyo State Highway Site visitors Administration Authority (OYRTMA).
The incident occurred at Apata, the place Samuel was accused of bodily attacking OYRTMA officers Aderoju Michael and Adedokun Olalekan.
In accordance with an announcement on Sunday, signed by the Chairman, OYRTMA, Main Adesagba Adekoya (rtd), Samuel had didn’t park his crimson Boxer bike, with the quantity DDA 612 UT, at a delegated park and refused to adjust to the officers’ corrections.
He was subsequently apprehended and brought to the OYRTMA Omi Adio Command, and later he was arrested by the Nigerian Police Pressure, Apata Police Station for inflicting extreme physique accidents to the OYRTMA Officers.
The offender was arraigned on the Iyaganku Justice of the Peace courtroom preceded by Justice of the Peace Adeola (Mrs) at courtroom 9 on three rely fees of breach of public peace, resisting arrest and assault on officers.
Samuel was granted bail with two sureties, every required to supply N100,000, and have to be gainfully employed.
The case was adjourned till April 23.
Main Adesagba Adekoya strongly condemned Samuel’s actions and expressed considerations over the growing development of motorists disobeying visitors legal guidelines and assaulting officers.
Adekoya emphasised the necessity for cooperation between the general public and OYRTMA officers, who’re working to make sure secure and orderly visitors stream within the state.
Adekoya additionally recommended the Oyo State Authorities, led by Governor Seyi Makinde, for its efforts to enhance visitors administration and highway security within the state.
In one other growth, Adekoya led a joint staff with the Ministry of Setting and Pure Assets on an enforcement drive to areas corresponding to Iwo Highway, Iyana Church, and Ojaba.
The staff centered on clearing distributors and merchants promoting on the highway facet, which had prompted visitors congestion and environmental considerations.
Adekoya appealed to the individuals of Oyo State to help the federal government’s efforts to keep up a clear and orderly setting, emphasizing the significance of collective accountability in reaching this purpose.
The train demonstrated the state authorities’s dedication to addressing the challenges of urbanization and selling sustainable growth.
E-signed:
Prince Dotun Oyelade,
Commissioner for Info and Orientation,
Oyo State.
