The Lagos State Special Offenses (Mobile) Court, on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, convicted several traffic offenders following an enforcement exercise carried out at Haruna, Ikorodu, Lagos.
The offenders were arraigned before the Court, presided over by Magistrate K.A. Ariyo, for various violations of the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law and other traffic regulations. After reviewing the cases, the Court delivered its judgments in accordance with the applicable laws
Details of the offenders and the outcomes of their cases are as follows:
- Onasanya Daniel
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the offences of driving in a direction prohibited by law (one-way) and making an illegal U-turn.
The matter was adjourned for trial to Tuesday, 21 April 2026. - Omowunmi Babatunde
The defendant was charged with driving in a direction prohibited by law (one-way) and making an illegal U-turn, and was found guilty.
Sentence:
• Fine of ₦200,000 pending forfeiture
• ₦20,000 fine or one month community service
- Olayemi Oluwabamigbe
The defendant was charged with driving against traffic (one-way) and making an illegal U-turn (two counts). He pleaded Not Guilty on count one and Guilty on count two. The matter was adjourned for trial to Tuesday, 5 May 2026. - Olufemi Opadeji and Alabi Akinoluwa
Both defendants were charged with driving in a direction prohibited by law (one-way) and making an illegal U-turn, and were found guilty on both counts.
Sentence:
• Count 1: ₦200,000 fine
• Count 2: ₦20,000 fine or one month community service
- Onwah Ogheneweke and Ajimokunola Temitayo
The defendants were charged with driving in a direction prohibited by law (one-way) and making an illegal U-turn, and were found guilty on both counts.
Sentence:
• Count 1: ₦200,000 fine
• Count 2: ₦20,000 fine or one month community service
- Lawal Abdulwasiu
The defendant was charged with driving one-way, making an illegal U-turn, breach of peace, obstruction and resistance of enforcement officers, and incitement.
The defendant was found guilty on all counts, and the matter was adjourned to Tuesday, 24 March 2026 for sentencing.
The Prosecution was led by Olufemi Adekunle, appearing with Oluwabusola Omotunde on behalf of the State.
The Lagos State Ministry of Justice reiterates that the Mobile Court remains a vital mechanism for the prompt dispensation of justice in traffic-related offences across the State.
Motorists are therefore advised 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.
