FCT police caution drivers on one-way traffic rules

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has warned drivers to stop driving against traffic, which many call one-way. The police said they will arrest and prosecute anyone who breaks this rule, no matter who they know or how influential they are.

The command also told drivers to pay attention to traffic signs and not to ignore diversions, especially around roadwork areas and places where traffic is limited.

This warning came in a statement released on Monday by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh. She mentioned that the command is worried about how some drivers are ignoring traffic rules.

The Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, stated that trying to reach senior police officers or government officials will not save offenders from facing the law for traffic violations.

"No individual, regardless of status, position or connections, will be exempted from the consequences of violating traffic regulations," the statement said.

Sanusi has directed the Motor Traffic Department and all Divisional Traffic Officers to work closely with the Federal Road Safety Corps and other traffic agencies to strengthen enforcement.

He ordered that any driver caught going against traffic or disobeying police traffic orders should be arrested and prosecuted immediately.

The police commissioner also warned enforcement officers not to use this opportunity to extort money from drivers. Officers who do this will face serious consequences according to police rules and regulations.

The command is urging drivers to be patient, follow traffic signs, and listen to instructions from traffic officers.

They added that saving a few minutes by driving recklessly is not worth the risk of losing lives or damaging property.

The police are also asking residents to stay aware of their surroundings and report any suspicious people or activities to the nearest police station.

Earlier in August 2026, the Command had already warned drivers against one-way driving, reckless driving, and other actions that could lead to accidents, traffic jams, and loss of lives and property.

This warning followed a directive from the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Sanusi, to all Divisional Police Officers and the Motor Traffic Division personnel to increase enforcement of traffic laws across the territory.