FRSC apprehends 321 drivers for overloading, number plate violations in Ogun

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ogun State Sector Command, says it has arrested not less than 321 drivers for various traffic violations during its “Operation Guduma” enforcement exercise.

Recall that the 5-day enforcement exercise which started on Monday, across major highways and strategic corridors within the state ended on Friday.

According to the command’s Public Relations Officer, Odunsi Afolabi, the operation specifically targeted offences relating to fake diplomatic number plates, overloading, dangerous mix-loading of passengers and goods, and the movement of improperly latched containers.

He noted that all of these posed serious threats to public safety and contribute significantly to road traffic crashes.

Giving a breakdown on the arrest made, Afolabi stated that 185 overloaded vehicles were apprehended, 127 number plate violation offenders were arrested, four unlatched container violations were detected and sanctioned, three mixed-loading offences were recorded and two dangerous driving offenders were booked.

He said, “The operation, which was carried out in strict compliance with directives from the FRSC National Headquarters, Abuja, was supervised by Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) JO Asaolu and coordinated by the Ogun State Sector Commander, RS2.2, Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi.

He said, “At the conclusion of the exercise on 22nd May 2026, the Command recorded significant enforcement outcomes aimed at improving road safety and eliminating dangerous traffic violations across the state.

“During the operation, a total of 185 overloaded vehicles were apprehended, zero fake diplomatic number plate was recorded, 02 dangerous driving   offenders were booked, 03 mixed-loading offences were recorded, 127, number plate violation offenders were arrested, and 04 unlatched container violations were detected and sanctioned.”

Speaking at the conclusion of the operation, the Sector Commander, Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi, commended the commitment and professionalism displayed by personnel involved in the special intervention patrol.

He emphasized that although the special operation has officially ended, enforcement and surveillance against the targeted offences will continue across the state, reaffirming the command’s determination to safeguard lives and property on the highways.

The Sector Commander warned that the use of fake number plates constitutes a major security threat to residents and road users, stressing that the command will sustain efforts aimed at identifying and prosecuting violators.

He also urged motorists, fleet operators, transport unions, and members of the public to continue complying with all traffic regulations and safety standards in order to reduce crashes and ensure safer roads for everyone.