The Lagos State Special Offences (Mobile) Court on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, handed down convictions to eight traffic offenders following an enforcement exercise conducted at Haruna, Ikorodu, Lagos.
According to a press release by the Lagos State Ministry of Justice on Wednesday, the offenders were arraigned for breaching the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law alongside other traffic regulations.
“After reviewing the cases, the Court delivered its judgments in accordance with the applicable laws,” the statement said.
The Ministry of Justice provided details of the offenders, their charges, and the resulting penalties and adjournments.
The cases included violations such as driving against the prescribed traffic direction (one-way), making illegal U-turns, and other traffic offences.
Onasanya Daniel was charged with driving against traffic (one-way) and making an illegal U-turn, with his case adjourned for trial to Tuesday, 21 April 2026.
Omowunmi Babatunde faced similar charges and was found guilty. The court imposed “a fine of ₦200,000 pending forfeiture and ₦20,000 fine or one month community service.”
Olayemi Oluwabamigbe was charged with driving against traffic (one-way) and making two illegal U-turns. While pleading guilty to one count, Oluwabamigbe pleaded not guilty to the other. The trial was adjourned to Tuesday, 5 May 2026.
Olufemi Opadeji and Alabi Akinoluwa, each charged with driving in a prohibited direction and making illegal U-turns, were convicted on both counts. Both received sentences of “₦200,000 fine for count one and ₦20,000 fine or one month community service for count two.”
Similarly, Onwah Ogheneweke and Ajimokunola Temitayo, convicted on both counts, were fined “₦200,000 for count one and ₦20,000 or one month community service for count two.”
Lawal Abdulwasiu faced multiple charges, including driving one-way, making an illegal U-turn, breach of peace, obstruction and resistance of enforcement officers, and incitement.
The court found all charges valid, with sentencing scheduled for Tuesday, 24 March 2026.
The prosecution team was led by Olufemi Adekunle, assisted by Oluwabusola Omotunde on behalf of the State.
“The Mobile Court remains a vital mechanism for the prompt dispensation of justice in traffic-related offences across the State,” the Ministry of Justice noted. It also urged motorists to “adhere strictly to traffic rules and regulations and conduct themselves responsibly on the roads, as offenders will continue to face prosecution under the law.”
