Tahirty six drivers in Abuja have been subjected to psychiatric
evaluation for beating traffic lights in the Federal Capital Territory.
All the drivers that where conveyed to the hospital in ambulances were
made to undergo psychiatric test, with doctors certifying their level of
fitness.
Deputy Director / Chief Press Secretary FCT, Muhammad Sule made this
known in a press statement, he stated.
“The FCT Police Command in collaboration with officers of the FCT
Directorate of Road Traffic Services have so far arrested 36 motorists for
beating traffic lights in the Federal Capital Territory and have been subjected
them to psychiatric evaluation at the Karu Psychiatric Hospital.
“This is sequel to the directive of the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad
Musa Bello, for the Nigeria Police Force, FCT Command to arrest any motorist
that beats traffic lights in the Federal Capital Territory and be taken to
psychiatric hospital for immediate test.
“All the motorists so far arrested and conveyed in ambulances to the
hospital have undergone psychiatric tests at the hospital but were certified by
the doctor to be medically fit.
“Those arrested have been made to face the consequences of their
actions as they have been made to pay fine to serve as a deterrent after
bearing the cost of the psychiatric test.
“Meanwhile, the culprits have also been made to attend a compulsory
three-day lecture at the headquarters of the FCT Directorate of Road Traffic
Services on the importance of complying with traffics signs and road markings.
“The exercise that commenced about 5 days ago (5/10/16) by the Police
on the directive of the Minister is a continuous one as it has entered week
two.
“It would be recalled that the Nigeria Police Force recently deployed
very senior officers within the ranks of Assistant Superintendent of Police and
Inspectors to man the speed bikes to ensure high level of discipline from them
to curb impunity and work in disciplined, efficient and effective manner.”
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