Mobile Court Convicts Traffic Offenders in Ikorodu, Adjourns Others for Trial
The Lagos State Special Offences (Mobile) Court has convicted several traffic offenders following an enforcement exercise carried out in Haruna area of Ikorodu, Lagos State.
The offenders were arraigned on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, before Magistrate K.A. Ariyo for various violations of the state’s transport laws, including driving against traffic and making illegal U-turns.
According to proceedings, some of the defendants were found guilty and sentenced, while others had their cases adjourned for trial or sentencing.
Among those convicted was Omowunmi Babatunde, who was found guilty of driving against traffic and making an illegal U-turn. The court imposed a fine of ₦200,000 pending forfeiture, alongside an additional ₦20,000 fine or one month of community service.
Similarly, Olufemi Opadeji and Alabi Akinoluwa were convicted on both counts and sentenced to ₦200,000 fine for driving one-way, as well as ₦20,000 fine or one month community service for making illegal U-turns.
Onwah Ogheneweke and Ajimokunola Temitayo were also found guilty on both charges and received similar sentences.
In another case, Onasanya Daniel pleaded not guilty to charges of driving against traffic and making an illegal U-turn. The matter was subsequently adjourned to April 21, 2026, for trial.
Olayemi Oluwabamigbe, who pleaded not guilty to driving one-way but guilty to making an illegal U-turn, had his case adjourned to May 5, 2026, for further hearing.
Meanwhile, Lawal Abdulwasiu, who faced multiple charges including driving against traffic, obstruction, breach of peace, resistance to enforcement officers, and incitement, was found guilty on all counts. The court adjourned the case to March 24, 2026, for sentencing.
The prosecution was led by Olufemi Adekunle, alongside Oluwabusola Omotunde, representing the state.
The Lagos State Ministry of Justice, in a statement, reiterated that the Mobile Court remains a key mechanism for the swift dispensation of justice in traffic-related offences.
Motorists were also advised to comply strictly with traffic regulations, warning that violators would continue to face prosecution across the state.
