Police impound 21 vehicles over traffic violations in Delta



Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have impounded 21 vehicles during an intelligence-led enforcement operation carried out in Abraka and Ozoro communities over traffic violations.The operation, according to the command, was aimed at enforcing traffic regulations, improving public safety and preventing vehicles with improper documentation from being used for criminal activities.The Police Public Relations Officer for Delta State, Superintendent of Police Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Warri on Wednesday.Edafe said the enforcement exercise was conducted on July 21, 2026, at about 3:00 p.m., with the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Department of Operations, leading command operatives on patrol.“During the operation, 21 vehicles were impounded for various offences, including non-display of registration number plates, covered number plates, and expired vehicle particulars,” the police spokesman said.Related NewsUganda crash: ATC urges stricter safety for school excursionsState police push: Reps receive report, set stage for debatePolice arrest 1,198 suspects, rescue 166 kidnap victims — IGHe added that the affected vehicles would undergo the necessary legal and administrative processes.Meanwhile, the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, warned that vehicles without proper identification or valid documentation could pose security threats.“Vehicles without proper identification or valid documentation pose significant security risks and can be exploited to facilitate criminal activities,” Oyeniyi said.The commissioner urged motorists across the state to comply with traffic laws and ensure their vehicles had valid registration documents.He also assured residents that the command would continue with intelligence-led enforcement operations to promote public safety, strengthen security and ensure compliance with the law. The operation, according to the command, was aimed at enforcing traffic regulations, improving public safety and preventing vehicles with improper documentation from being used for criminal activities.The Police Public Relations Officer for Delta State, Superintendent of Police Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Warri on Wednesday.Edafe said the enforcement exercise was conducted on July 21, 2026, at about 3:00 p.m., with the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Department of Operations, leading command operatives on patrol.“During the operation, 21 vehicles were impounded for various offences, including non-display of registration number plates, covered number plates, and expired vehicle particulars,” the police spokesman said.Related NewsUganda crash: ATC urges stricter safety for school excursionsState police push: Reps receive report, set stage for debatePolice arrest 1,198 suspects, rescue 166 kidnap victims — IGHe added that the affected vehicles would undergo the necessary legal and administrative processes.Meanwhile, the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, warned that vehicles without proper identification or valid documentation could pose security threats.“Vehicles without proper identification or valid documentation pose significant security risks and can be exploited to facilitate criminal activities,” Oyeniyi said.The commissioner urged motorists across the state to comply with traffic laws and ensure their vehicles had valid registration documents.He also assured residents that the command would continue with intelligence-led enforcement operations to promote public safety, strengthen security and ensure compliance with the law. The Police Public Relations Officer for Delta State, Superintendent of Police Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Warri on Wednesday.Edafe said the enforcement exercise was conducted on July 21, 2026, at about 3:00 p.m., with the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Department of Operations, leading command operatives on patrol.“During the operation, 21 vehicles were impounded for various offences, including non-display of registration number plates, covered number plates, and expired vehicle particulars,” the police spokesman said.Related NewsUganda crash: ATC urges stricter safety for school excursionsState police push: Reps receive report, set stage for debatePolice arrest 1,198 suspects, rescue 166 kidnap victims — IGHe added that the affected vehicles would undergo the necessary legal and administrative processes.Meanwhile, the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, warned that vehicles without proper identification or valid documentation could pose security threats.“Vehicles without proper identification or valid documentation pose significant security risks and can be exploited to facilitate criminal activities,” Oyeniyi said.The commissioner urged motorists across the state to comply with traffic laws and ensure their vehicles had valid registration documents.He also assured residents that the command would continue with intelligence-led enforcement operations to promote public safety, strengthen security and ensure compliance with the law. Edafe said the enforcement exercise was conducted on July 21, 2026, at about 3:00 p.m., with the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Department of Operations, leading command operatives on patrol.“During the operation, 21 vehicles were impounded for various offences, including non-display of registration number plates, covered number plates, and expired vehicle particulars,” the police spokesman said.Related NewsUganda crash: ATC urges stricter safety for school excursionsState police push: Reps receive report, set stage for debatePolice arrest 1,198 suspects, rescue 166 kidnap victims — IGHe added that the affected vehicles would undergo the necessary legal and administrative processes.Meanwhile, the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, warned that vehicles without proper identification or valid documentation could pose security threats.“Vehicles without proper identification or valid documentation pose significant security risks and can be exploited to facilitate criminal activities,” Oyeniyi said.The commissioner urged motorists across the state to comply with traffic laws and ensure their vehicles had valid registration documents.He also assured residents that the command would continue with intelligence-led enforcement operations to promote public safety, strengthen security and ensure compliance with the law. “During the operation, 21 vehicles were impounded for various offences, including non-display of registration number plates, covered number plates, and expired vehicle particulars,” the police spokesman said.Related NewsUganda crash: ATC urges stricter safety for school excursionsState police push: Reps receive report, set stage for debatePolice arrest 1,198 suspects, rescue 166 kidnap victims — IGHe added that the affected vehicles would undergo the necessary legal and administrative processes.Meanwhile, the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, warned that vehicles without proper identification or valid documentation could pose security threats.“Vehicles without proper identification or valid documentation pose significant security risks and can be exploited to facilitate criminal activities,” Oyeniyi said.The commissioner urged motorists across the state to comply with traffic laws and ensure their vehicles had valid registration documents.He also assured residents that the command would continue with intelligence-led enforcement operations to promote public safety, strengthen security and ensure compliance with the law. He added that the affected vehicles would undergo the necessary legal and administrative processes.Meanwhile, the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, warned that vehicles without proper identification or valid documentation could pose security threats.“Vehicles without proper identification or valid documentation pose significant security risks and can be exploited to facilitate criminal activities,” Oyeniyi said.The commissioner urged motorists across the state to comply with traffic laws and ensure their vehicles had valid registration documents.He also assured residents that the command would continue with intelligence-led enforcement operations to promote public safety, strengthen security and ensure compliance with the law. Meanwhile, the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, warned that vehicles without proper identification or valid documentation could pose security threats.“Vehicles without proper identification or valid documentation pose significant security risks and can be exploited to facilitate criminal activities,” Oyeniyi said.The commissioner urged motorists across the state to comply with traffic laws and ensure their vehicles had valid registration documents.He also assured residents that the command would continue with intelligence-led enforcement operations to promote public safety, strengthen security and ensure compliance with the law. “Vehicles without proper identification or valid documentation pose significant security risks and can be exploited to facilitate criminal activities,” Oyeniyi said.The commissioner urged motorists across the state to comply with traffic laws and ensure their vehicles had valid registration documents.He also assured residents that the command would continue with intelligence-led enforcement operations to promote public safety, strengthen security and ensure compliance with the law. The commissioner urged motorists across the state to comply with traffic laws and ensure their vehicles had valid registration documents.He also assured residents that the command would continue with intelligence-led enforcement operations to promote public safety, strengthen security and ensure compliance with the law. He also assured residents that the command would continue with intelligence-led enforcement operations to promote public safety, strengthen security and ensure compliance with the law.