FCTA releases 136 impounded tricycles to owners

The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, Thursday in Abuja directed the release of 136 impounded tricycles to their owners in appreciation to compliance to the rule of law by the operators.

The tricycles were released in a symbolic ceremony at the FCT Department of Road Transport Services (DRTS), office in Mabushi, where the unions gathered to receive them.

Addressing the gathering on behalf of the FCT minister, a resource person on Traffic Management in the FCT, Alhaji Ahmed Sajoh, appreciated the peaceful conduct of the operators.

Sajoh restated the commitment of the FCT administration in ensuring a safe and efficient traffic management system in the territory.

He said that though the release was unconditional, the FCTA expects that all party concerned would abide by laid down rules and regulations or face the full wrath of the law.

“Let me say this for the benefit of everybody here, violation of traffic rules is still an offence and can attract sanctions by security agencies.

“This gesture by the minister does not mean it’s a free for all situation and people can continue to violate traffic regulations.

“It is the responsibility of the security agencies, the DRTS, Road safety, the Police and Department of State Services, to make sure that traffic rules are obeyed in the FCT.”

He said that sensitisation had been ongoing with a lot of interfacing between the FCTA and the various unions and operators.

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