FCT police warn motorists against one-way driving

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has warned motorists against driving against traffic, popularly known as one-way, threatening the arrest and prosecution of offenders regardless of their connections or attempts to secure intervention from influential individuals.

The command also cautioned motorists against disregarding traffic signs and bypassing 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 said the command was concerned about the increasing disregard for traffic regulations by some motorists.

The Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, was quoted as warning that contacting senior police officers, government officials or influential personalities would not exempt offenders from the consequences of traffic violations.

“No individual, regardless of status, position or connections, will be exempted from the consequences of violating traffic regulations,” the statement said.

Sanusi consequently directed the command’s Motor Traffic Department and all Divisional Traffic Officers to work with the Federal Road Safety Corps and other relevant traffic management agencies to intensify enforcement operations.

He ordered the arrest and immediate prosecution of motorists caught driving against traffic or disobeying lawful traffic directions.

The police commissioner also warned enforcement officers against using the exercise to extort motorists, saying officers found engaging in such conduct would face disciplinary action in accordance with existing police rules and regulations.

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The command urged motorists to exercise patience, obey traffic signs and follow instructions from traffic officers.

It added that road users should understand that the few minutes saved through reckless driving were not worth the risk of losing lives or damaging property.

The police also urged residents to remain security conscious and report suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police station.

Earlier in August 2026, the Command warned motorists against driving against traffic, popularly known as “one-way”, reckless driving and other violations capable of causing accidents, traffic congestion and loss of lives and property.

The warning followed a directive by the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Sanusi, to all Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and personnel of the Motor Traffic Division (MOTOPOL) to step up enforcement of traffic laws across the territory.