Mrs Juliet Njiowhor, (left), Director of Publication The Tide Newspapers, chatting with Miss Ify Onyegbule, General Manager, Wave FM and Mrs Lilian Okonkwo, Chairman, NAWOJ, Rivers State at the 2016 International Women’s Day Celebration organised by University of Port Harcourt Women Association, in Port Harcourt, yesterday. Photo: Ibioye Diama
The Federal Road Safety
Commission (FRSC), Eket unit command,has arrested 20 persons for driving with fake drivers’ licence in the Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom.
The unit commander, Mr Korie Zeph, who made the statement, told newsmen in Eket that the FRSC was committed to ridding the local government area of fake drivers’ license.
“In Enugu where l came from, I arrested 5,000 holders of fake drivers’ license. I have stayed in Eket for one month and I have arrested 20 holders of fake drivers’ license.
“I believe that before the special patrol is over, more holders of fake drivers’ license will be apprehended,’’ Zeph said.
He said that the State Security Service was investigating the culprits to ascertain where the fake drivers’ licenses were produced.
The unit commander alleged that people touting within the premises of the Board of Internal Revenue were responsible for producing fake drivers’ license in the state.
He said that the command had commenced special patrol to ensure safety and free movement for motorists during the Easter celebration.
“We have commenced special patrol for Easter celebration to make the roads safe and free for motorists in Eket.
“Motorists will be arrested for possession of fake driver’s license, expired driver’s license, over loading among others.
“Road users and motorists are hereby cautioned to always put on their seat belt while driving in order not to sustain serious injuries during road crashes,’’
Zeph advised motorists to obey traffic rules and regulations to ensure safe journey to their various destination during the Easter celebration.
