Kwara State Government Addresses Traffic Officer Misconduct

The Kwara State Government has issued a warning to traffic regulatory officers regarding extortion, abuse of power, and misconduct. This announcement was made by the Commissioner for Transportation, Lafia Aliyu Korasabi, during a management meeting at his office in Ilorin.

Korasabi expressed concern over allegations on social media about officers from the Kwara State Road Traffic Management Agency engaging in monetary exploitation and overbearing conduct towards commercial motorists, tricycle, and motorcycle operators. He directed traffic officers to prioritize maintaining order, decongesting traffic, and ensuring a free flow of vehicles while enforcing traffic laws appropriately.

The commissioner encouraged the public to report any suspected misconduct with verifiable evidence. He assured that disciplinary actions would be taken against any officer found guilty of misconduct.

Other officials, including Tajudeen Onikoko, Olayinka Bushari, and Michael Bamidele, supported the call for professionalism and integrity among traffic officers, emphasizing the importance of adhering to established standards.