A Mobile Court in Delta State has convicted twenty-three persons for traffic offences and ordered them to pay a fine commensurate with their respective offences, just as it discharged and acquitted three others.

The Delta State Police Command disclosed this in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe.

The Police Image maker said conviction follows the statewide enforcement of traffic regulations by the Delta State Police Command.

He said,”Twenty-six(26 vehicles were arrested for various traffic-related offences and subsequently charged before the Mobile Court provided by the Delta State Government for immediate adjudication.”

According to SP Edafe, “The enforcement exercise, which is being conducted in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police and the commitment of the Command to promoting road safety, public order, and compliance with extant laws, is aimed at addressing traffic violations that endanger lives and compromise the orderly use of the roads.

“At the conclusion of the court proceedings, twenty-three (23) offenders were convicted and ordered to pay fines commensurate with their respective offences, while three (3) others were discharged and acquitted.

He explained that, “The outcome reflects the Command’s determination to ensure strict compliance with traffic regulations through lawful and transparent enforcement measures.”

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, reiterated the command’s resolve to sustain the exercise across the State and warned that violators of traffic laws would continue to face appropriate legal sanctions.

He urged motorists to ensure that their vehicles are properly registered and documented and to comply with all traffic regulations at all times.

The Zamfara State Police Command has recovered 329 rustled cattle following a fierce gun battle with armed bandits in Gummi Local Government Area of the state.

The development was contained in a post shared on X on Saturday by security analyst Zagazola Makama.

According to the post, the operation was carried out by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) in collaboration with military personnel.

The joint security team was said to have acted on credible intelligence about the movement of armed bandits in Gambanda Forest on June 20 at about 2:30 am.

“The criminals were forced to abandon the rustled livestock due to superior firepower and coordinated response from the security operatives,” the source said.

During the operation, the team successfully recovered 329 cattle and 175 sheep earlier rustled by the bandits.

“One AK-47 rifle and 15 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition were also recovered at the scene,” Makama added.

Five bodies have been recovered from a scene of an accident involving multiple vehicles in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

DAILY POST gathered that eight people were also rescued from the scene.

Our correspondent learnt that the incident occurred Friday evening around Satguru Mahraji Ji village along the Lagos/Ibadan Expressway.

DAILY POST gathered that the accident involved six trucks, two Toyota Hilux vans and two cars.

It was learnt that the one of the trucks collided with a truck parked on the road, leading to a collision which claimed five people.

Those rescued have been rushed to hospital for medical attention.

Chairman, Oyo State Fire Service, Maroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident.

Akinwande explained that the accident was as a result of break failure.

He said, “Upon arrival, we discovered that the accident involved six trucks (gas tankers and trailer trucks) and two cars, resulting in a fire outbreak.

“Five persons recovered and eight rescued, handed over to the team of FRSC led by SRC Adegbite from Toll-Gate, Ibadan for further medical attention in the nearest hospital.

“The incident was a result of break failure.”