Police to begin enforcement of traffic laws in Rivers August 17

The Rivers State Police Command volition statesman strict enforcement of Operation Velvet on August 17, 2026, to guarantee compliance with postulation laws crossed the state.

In a connection signed by the Police Public Relations Officer on Tuesday, ASP Agabe Blessing Kaborlo, the bid said the cognition was directed by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, pursuing increasing disregard for postulation rules, which has caused gridlocks, obstructed postulation and exposed roadworthy users to avoidable risks.

Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, has directed Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Tactical Commanders to enforce the operation, with offenders liable to arrest, conveyance impoundment and prosecution wherever necessary.

Adepoju besides warned constabulary officers deployed for the cognition against extortion, harassment, intimidation, brutality and maltreatment of office, saying officers recovered blameworthy of misconduct volition look disciplinary action.

The bid urged motorists, commercialized drivers, tricycle operators, motorcyclists and different roadworthy users to obey postulation laws and cooperate with constabulary officers to guarantee safer roads and free-flowing traffic.

Police to statesman enforcement of postulation laws successful Rivers August 17