Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose arrested an officer of the Federal Road Safety (FRSC) in Ikere Ekiti for driving against traffic.
Fayose, on Thursday personally carried out the arrest of the FRSC officer while on his way to the flag off of dualization of the Ado-Ikere-Ondo State boundary road and commissioning of some projects in Ikere town.
The FRSC officer, named Adeola Alabi left his side of the road which was bad and drove against the traffic to avoid potholes and then reconnect to his lane but unfortunately for him, he was caught by Fayose.
Fayose, who was evidently displeased with his action, ordered security operatives in his convoy to ensure that Alabi was arrested.
The incident which took place at Sawmill area of Ikere Ekiti, would cause traffic on the road as some residents came out to watch the drama.
After his arrest, Alabi prostrated before Fayose, begging him to have mercy on him but his pleas fell on deaf ears with Fayose maintaining that the law must take its course.
Fayose ordered that the Peugeot 505 Saloon car driven by Alabi to be seized and taken to the Ekiti State Traffic Management Agency (EKSTMA) yard.
Alabi is also expected to pay N50,000 as fine for driving against traffic.
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