Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority, OYRLEA, has tried no fewer than 6,000 traffic offenders from September 2024 till date.
Chairperson of the agency, Justice Aderonke Aderemi said this yesterday in Ibadan while reviewing activities of the agency at the inter-ministerial news briefing organised by the media unit of Governor Seyi Makinde’s office.
She added that about 3,000 erring individuals were also tried over environmental offences.
According to her, OYRLEA set up two tribunals that tries violators of rules and regulations.
She, however, clarified that the agency handles misdemeanor offences, specifically simple crimes, emphasising that it does not deal with serious crimes like murder.
She explained that the agency, established in 2024, was put in place to enforce existing laws relating to environmental protection, traffic management and open grazing.
She added that offences attract jail terms and option of fines.
“The tribunals were strategically positioned to prosecute those apprehended, just as counsels are available to defend suspects who can also apply for bail depending on the degree of offences committed.
“In order to achieve success, we have been collaborating with ministries, departments, other agencies of government and organisations, including Amotekun Corps, police, military, Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, and the Legal Aid Council, among others.
“All our activities are geared towards ensuring that residents of the state comply with established regulations, which makes them live in a peaceful and safe environment,” she said.
The judge stated that the agency’s efforts had helped to curb open grazing, farmer-herder clashes across many locations in the state. (NAN)
