The Commissioner of Police in Ekiti State, CP Falade Adegoroye Michael, has sought the support of the state judiciary to strengthen the enforcement of the ban on unregistered vehicles and motorcycles, describing their increasing presence as a growing security concern.
The police commissioner made the appeal on Thursday during a working visit to the Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Hon. Justice Lekan Ogunmoye, at the judiciary headquarters in Ado-Ekiti.
Speaking during the visit, CP Falade said the collaboration was necessary to effectively implement the directive of the Inspector-General of Police on the enforcement against vehicles and motorcycles operating without registration or proper identification.
According to him, the proliferation of unregistered vehicles and motorcycles, particularly in communities outside Ado-Ekiti, has become a major security challenge that requires the collective efforts of the police and the judiciary.
The commissioner also requested the establishment of mobile courts or an increase in the sitting days of magistrates to facilitate the speedy prosecution of offenders arrested during enforcement operations.
He explained that the measure would ensure that suspects are promptly prosecuted while enabling the police to carry out their duties within the provisions of the law.
“Though no institution is perfect, with the judiciary’s guidance, police operations in Ekiti have been successful. I came to Ekiti barely three months ago and have since hit the ground running,” he said.
CP Falade commended the judiciary under the leadership of Justice Ogunmoye for its continued support of police operations and justice administration in the state.
In his response, the Chief Judge appreciated the commissioner for the visit and reaffirmed the judiciary’s commitment to supporting efforts aimed at protecting lives and property across the state. Justice Ogunmoye noted that all stakeholders in the criminal justice system share the common objective of ensuring security and justice for residents, assuring the police commissioner that the judiciary would consider the requests and provide appropriate solutions.
Those present at the meeting included the Officer-in-Charge of Legal, Mr. M.A. Akala; the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu; the Chief Registrar of the Ekiti State Judiciary, Adebowale Adeosun, Esq.; his deputy, Lanre Owoleso, Esq.; the Chief Magistrate (Administration), and other senior judiciary and police officials.
