Police to Crack Down on Traffic Violations in Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has relaunched Operation VELVET across all 20 local government areas to intensify efforts in enforcing traffic regulations, enhancing road safety, and ensuring smooth vehicular movement on major highways. The operation, directed by Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu, aims to address traffic violations that pose risks to motorists and create security vulnerabilities along key transit routes.

Key targets of the enforcement include one-way driving, reckless and dangerous driving, unauthorized use of emergency sirens, and vehicles with altered or missing registration plates. Driving without a valid license, vehicular overloading, and indiscriminate parking that obstructs traffic flow are also among the offenses to be addressed.

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Operation VELVET must never serve as a pretext for extortion, illegal detention, harassment, or unauthorised impoundment of vehicles and documents.

Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, has instructed Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and operational unit heads to ensure the effective implementation of the exercise. He stressed the importance of thoroughly briefing and closely supervising deployed personnel to guarantee professional enforcement that respects citizens' fundamental rights. Ojajuni issued a stern warning against any form of misconduct, stating that the operation must not be used as a pretext for extortion, illegal detention, harassment, or unauthorized vehicle impoundment.

"Any officer caught engaging in bribery, intimidation, or professional misconduct will face immediate disciplinary action under extant Police Regulations," Ojajuni declared. Supervisory officers will be held accountable for the conduct of their subordinates. The command urged motorists and transport workers to comply with traffic regulations and cooperate with enforcement officers, while also advising the public against offering bribes to evade sanctions.

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Any officer caught engaging in bribery, intimidation, or professional misconduct will face immediate disciplinary action under extant Police Regulations.