Federal Road Safety Corps in Ogun state says it had impounded 70 vehicles which defied the government’s directives since the COVID-19 lockdown started in the state.

The FRSC state Sector Commander, Clement Oladele stayed this on Saturday, saying only vehicles not covered by presidential waiver were apprehended by the FRSC.

Oladele added that the goal of the presidential directives special operations was not on the arrest of motorists but to ensure a cessation of vehicular traffic.

He, however, explained that only vehicles whose drivers were being prosecuted by the FRSC that would remain impounded even after the lockdown, until after the court judgement

He said:

“They disobeyed government’s directive.

“Except for vehicles with presidential waivers, especially vehicles conveying petroleum products or those transporting agricultural goods and vehicles of persons categorised as being on essential services.

“This, therefore, has removed about 85 per cent of the 380,000 vehicles operating on highways across Ogun State.

“The Corps has not changed its policy on release of impounded vehicles.

“Those apprehended but could make online payments either through their mobile devices or with the POS are immediately released.”

Speaking on compliance of the people on the lockdown, Oladele said the level of compliance with the lockdown order remained high in the state

He, however, disclosed that there were still some pockets of motorists in defiance, who feign ignorance of the damage that COVID-19 could cause in the community.