₦airaland Forum

nairashopping:
With the tragic incident that occurred in Ibadan today, 20th May 2025, where a 14-year-old boy lost his life during an attempt to enforce traffic laws, it's heartbreaking and unacceptable that law enforcement agencies in Nigeria (The Nigeria Police Force, FRSC, LASTMA, OYTMA and so on) are still chasing vehicles on the road. This outdated method not only endangers the lives of officers but also puts innocent citizens at risk.

In today’s digital age, there are smarter and safer ways to enforce traffic laws. Why not simply capture the vehicle’s plate number and send a fine to the registered owner via SMS or email, along with photo or video evidence of the offence? If the offender refuses to pay, the government can legally deduct double the fine through their Bank Verification Number (BVN). This would reduce chaos and ensure accountability.

This needless loss of life must serve as a wake-up call. We cannot continue to operate in the same reckless manner and expect better outcomes. The government and heads of agencies must take responsibility and embrace technology for safer, more efficient law enforcement. It's time to think forward and prioritize the safety of all Nigerians, especially our children.

nairavsdollars:
I saw the video and I blame the father of the deceased. Such a deranged animal. How can you drive so recklessly with a child in the car? He killed that poor boy

Mynd44:
When you commit a crime and you are chased by authorities in an attempt to arrest/stop you from being a further threat to other motorists, the fault from whatever happens is yours not the authorities chasing you.

You don't seem to understand the dangers of driving against traffic until someone close to you is knocked down by one of them. How are you even sure the clown on one way isn't a terrorist, armed robber or drunk driving?

Now the method of attempting to shot down the tires was very wrong as you can miss or risk the car turning over and hitting others so other law enforcement should be engaged to block the road further up front and arrest the culprit.

Perhaps you miss that the driver in a bid to get away rammed 2 or 3 place vehicles, if you were an officer there will you believe the driver to be harmless person trying to get home or someone with criminal intent.

There is a reason police authorities don't always prosecute officers and this is one.

Mynd44:
When you commit a crime and you are chased by authorities in an attempt to arrest/stop you from being a further threat to other motorists, the fault from whatever happens is yours not the authorities chasing you.

You don't seem to understand the dangers of driving against traffic until someone close to you is knocked down by one of them. How are you even sure the clown on one way isn't a terrorist, armed robber or drunk driving?

Now the method of attempting to shot down the tires was very wrong as you can miss or risk the car turning over and hitting others so other law enforcement should be engaged to block the road further up front and arrest the culprit.

Perhaps you miss that the driver in a bid to get away rammed 2 or 3 place vehicles, if you were an officer there will you believe the driver to be harmless person trying to get home or someone with criminal intent.

There is a reason police authorities don't always prosecute officers and this is one.

Mynd44:
When you commit a crime and you are chased by authorities in an attempt to arrest/stop you from being a further threat to other motorists, the fault from whatever happens is yours not the authorities chasing you.

You don't seem to understand the dangers of driving against traffic until someone close to you is knocked down by one of them. How are you even sure the clown on one way isn't a terrorist, armed robber or drunk driving?

Now the method of attempting to shot down the tires was very wrong as you can miss or risk the car turning over and hitting others so other law enforcement should be engaged to block the road further up front and arrest the culprit.

Perhaps you miss that the driver in a bid to get away rammed 2 or 3 place vehicles, if you were an officer there will you believe the driver to be harmless person trying to get home or someone with criminal intent.

There is a reason police authorities don't always prosecute officers and this is one.

youngdabold19:
In as much as you have a very good point. We need to weigh the pros and cons. There are some traffic regulations that do not necessarily need vehicle chase but in this our country, we all know that the law enforcement agency are more after the bribe they will get than actually enforcing the law. If you have ever been stopped by LASTMA before, you will know why people will prefer to run than wait to be apprehended by them.

Today, it was innocent Alade. The other day, it was one of the officers that was rammed off a bridge. We still have a long way to go in terms of education making safety a life priority.

nairavsdollars:
I saw the video and I blame the father of the deceased. Such a deranged animal. How can you drive so recklessly with a child in the car? He killed that poor boy

Mynd44:
When you commit a crime and you are chased by authorities in an attempt to arrest/stop you from being a further threat to other motorists, the fault from whatever happens is yours not the authorities chasing you.

You don't seem to understand the dangers of driving against traffic until someone close to you is knocked down by one of them. How are you even sure the clown on one way isn't a terrorist, armed robber or drunk driving?

You and who made that law. Some of you would just be talking nonsense with confidence! The audacity!

In every sane country and under Nigerian law particularly the Police Act 2004, the police must ensure a degree of care so as not to endanger the lives of people around them.

If what you’re saying is the case, the police can chase one criminal in a country and shoot at people sporadically and then turn back to claim it on the accused who was running. The police can even also target their enemies and claim it was because they were chasing an accused. Can you see why your submission makes absolute no sense with regards to law and order!

Now the method of attempting to shot down the tires was very wrong as you can miss or risk the car turning over and hitting others so other law enforcement should be engaged to block the road further up front and arrest the culprit.

Perhaps you miss that the driver in a bid to get away rammed 2 or 3 place vehicles, if you were an officer there will you believe the driver to be harmless person trying to get home or someone with criminal intent.

There is a reason police authorities don't always prosecute officers and this is one.

femi4:
Even at that, the police officer was unprofessional. You were not chasing armed robbers

Mynd44:
When you commit a crime and you are chased by authorities in an attempt to arrest/stop you from being a further threat to other motorists, the fault from whatever happens is yours not the authorities chasing you.

You don't seem to understand the dangers of driving against traffic until someone close to you is knocked down by one of them. How are you even sure the clown on one way isn't a terrorist, armed robber or drunk driving?

Now the method of attempting to shot down the tires was very wrong as you can miss or risk the car turning over and hitting others so other law enforcement should be engaged to block the road further up front and arrest the culprit.

Perhaps you miss that the driver in a bid to get away rammed 2 or 3 place vehicles, if you were an officer there will you believe the driver to be harmless person trying to get home or someone with criminal intent.

There is a reason police authorities don't always prosecute officers and this is one.

ChybuzzDD:
Smh! One day, this evil you guys are encouraging and supporting in Nigeria for ethnorligious reasons or whatever will also affect you/your relatives
The chicken will always come home to roost, as long as it's still alive.

Mynd44:
When you commit a crime and you are chased by authorities in an attempt to arrest/stop you from being a further threat to other motorists, the fault from whatever happens is yours not the authorities chasing you.

You don't seem to understand the dangers of driving against traffic until someone close to you is knocked down by one of them. How are you even sure the clown on one way isn't a terrorist, armed robber or drunk driving?

Now the method of attempting to shot down the tires was very wrong as you can miss or risk the car turning over and hitting others so other law enforcement should be engaged to block the road further up front and arrest the culprit.

Perhaps you miss that the driver in a bid to get away rammed 2 or 3 place vehicles, if you were an officer there will you believe the driver to be harmless person trying to get home or someone with criminal intent.

There is a reason police authorities don't always prosecute officers and this is one.

femi4:
Even at that, the police officer was unprofessional. You were not chasing armed robbers

arantess:
It is not the duty of police to enforce traffic laws, there is a body for that in this case.

According to you first paragraph, So if I break traffic law, the police has right to bring out machine guns, go on a shooting spree, kill as many people on the street while trying to stop me and I take the blame for it.

On a busy road, not highway.

This is what you are saying with your brain so?

Georgry:
Mydd44 is making such a horrible attempt to justify the killing of a teenager by the Nigerian police force, the police was not supposed to shoot in that crowded space.

nairashopping:
With the tragic incident that occurred in Ibadan today, 20th May 2025, where a 14-year-old boy lost his life during an attempt to enforce traffic laws, it's heartbreaking and unacceptable that law enforcement agencies in Nigeria (The Nigeria Police Force, FRSC, LASTMA, OYTMA and so on) are still chasing vehicles on the road. This outdated method not only endangers the lives of officers but also puts innocent citizens at risk.

In today’s digital age, there are smarter and safer ways to enforce traffic laws. Why not simply capture the vehicle’s plate number and send a fine to the registered owner via SMS or email, along with photo or video evidence of the offence? If the offender refuses to pay, the government can legally deduct double the fine through their Bank Verification Number (BVN). This would reduce chaos and ensure accountability.

This needless loss of life must serve as a wake-up call. We cannot continue to operate in the same reckless manner and expect better outcomes. The government and heads of agencies must take responsibility and embrace technology for safer, more efficient law enforcement. It's time to think forward and prioritize the safety of all Nigerians, especially our children.

arantess:
It is not the duty of police to enforce traffic laws, there is a body for that in this case.

According to you first paragraph, So if I break traffic law, the police has right to bring out machine guns, go on a shooting spree, kill as many people on the street while trying to stop me and I take the blame for it.

On a busy road, not highway.

This is what you are saying with your brain so?

Mynd44:
And I agree, the shooting at the car was senseless didn't I mention that.

But everything else, the father caused the situation

Mynd44:
did you think for 5 seconds that it might been an attempted kidnap?

Mynd44:
Yeah, have you seen the video? He rammed into multiple police vehicles. Attempted to run over police officers. They are not human beings too right? Okay

nairashopping:
With the tragic incident that occurred in Ibadan today, 20th May 2025, where a 14-year-old boy lost his life during an attempt to enforce traffic laws, it's heartbreaking and unacceptable that law enforcement agencies in Nigeria (The Nigeria Police Force, FRSC, LASTMA, OYTMA and so on) are still chasing vehicles on the road. This outdated method not only endangers the lives of officers but also puts innocent citizens at risk.

In today’s digital age, there are smarter and safer ways to enforce traffic laws. Why not simply capture the vehicle’s plate number and send a fine to the registered owner via SMS or email, along with photo or video evidence of the offence? If the offender refuses to pay, the government can legally deduct double the fine through their Bank Verification Number (BVN). This would reduce chaos and ensure accountability.

This needless loss of life must serve as a wake-up call. We cannot continue to operate in the same reckless manner and expect better outcomes. The government and heads of agencies must take responsibility and embrace technology for safer, more efficient law enforcement. It's time to think forward and prioritize the safety of all Nigerians, especially our children.

EddyNumerouno:
A driver who is a danger to himself and other motorists must be stopped!!! Is it until he crushes a group of kids crossing the road?