By Mathew Babatunde.
Ekiti state police Command has observed that road accidents have become a normal and recurring incident in the State. In fact, hardly a day goes by without the report of a road traffic crash resulting to loss of lives/or permanent disability. An analysis of this data shows that the main causes of these road accidents are speed violation, wrongful overtaking, light/sign violation, dangerous driving, tyres bursting, bad vehicle/motor maintenance culture, lack of proper driving education, driving under influence, overloading and fatigue.
The Police Public Relations Officer,PPRO, in a press release said the Command shall place tougher control measures to check improper and reckless driving,advising members of the public, especially motorists/motorcycle riders are therefore, enjoined to avoid reckless driving, over speeding, driving against traffic lights/signs, one way driving, driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs and other traffic offences to avoid arrest and prosecution.
He maintained that the Command will continue to prioritize the safety of lives and properties of the good people of Ekiti State state, citizens are kindly advised to be acquainted with the traffic rules and strictly abide by them to avoid any untoward incident.