Some Abuja residents have kicked against the incessant crushing of motorcycles impounded by the Federal Capital Territory Authority (FCTA) and security forces.
The authorities have consistently crushed motorcycles seized from traffic offenders, especially those caught in areas the bikes are banned.
Records from the FCTA show that hundreds of thousands of motorcycles have been destroyed in the last two years alone.
The residents, while reacting to the recent round of destruction in Abuja noted that the destruction should be replaced with stiffer fines or the auctioning of the motorcycles for use in areas they are not banned.
Some opined that the heavy fines would discourage riders from veering into areas where their presence was outlawed, associated with the perpetuation of insecurity involving motorcyclists.
“It will be recalled that many of the crimes committed in Abuja are mostly carried out on bikes; in which something must be done to prevent such crimes from happening again ".
Meanwhile, Dr Abdulateef Bello, the Director of the Department of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), has said that plans are underway to crush more than 130 impounded vehicles that failed integrity tests.
He revealed that the vehicles would undergo standard verification with those below minimum standards crushed, while the owners could face mobile courts and penalties in accordance with the law qtrevenue for the FCT.
Responding to allegations, Emetu encouraged the public to report any misconduct by DRTS personnel, assuring that such cases would be thoroughly investigated.
He reiterated the importance of public collaboratiod ln nsj lol, emphasising that motoriysts are key stakeholders and treated with respect.
Responding to suggestions that fines be increased instead of crushing impounded vehicles, Emetu emphasised that fines were already being implemented within the legal framework.
He pointed out that the effectiveness of fines had been limited, with many traffic violators failing to comply.
The spokesperson emphasised the commitment of DRTS to its primary goal of ensuring safety on the roads and urged the public to engage constructively with the agency to address concerns.
On allegations of corruption and misconduct of its personnel, Emetu acknowledged that enforcement entities often face public skepticism.
He encouraged the public to report concerns about staff behavior instead of confronting them, highlighting the readiness of the office to address public inquiries through its SERVICOM channel. (NAN).
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