MAN FOUND UNCONSCIOUS AFTER ALLEGEDLY THROWING CHILDREN FROM STOREY BUILDING IN ABA. (PHOTO).

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  DEVELOPING STORY: Man Found Unconscious After Allegedly Throwing Children From Storey Building in Aba A man was reportedly found unconscious but still breathing after allegedly falling from a storey building at New Phase of Umuobe by Barracks, Opobo Road, Obignwa, Abia State. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, has caused panic among residents of the area. Eyewitnesses told Magic FM Aba that the man allegedly threw two of his children from the building before attempting to throw down his wife. However, the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear. The two children were reportedly rushed to a hospital for medical attention. As of the time of filing this report, Magic FM Aba could not independently confirm their condition or whether they survived the fall. The man, who sustained an injury to the head, was still lying in front of his house and had yet to receive assistance as of the time of this report. Witnesses said he was unconscious but still breathing. Reside...

FRSC WARNS MOTORISTS TO DESIST FROM ILLEGAL COVERING OF VEHICLE NUMBER PLATES.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE.

 Nigeria : Federal Road Safety Corps Seeks Public Support As It ...

     The Zonal Commanding Officer for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Zone 4, Jos Dr Kayode OLAGUNJU, Assistant Corps Marshal has warned motorists to desist from the illegal act of covering their number plates. He Observed that this illegal act is common among the political class and senior government officials in the zone, comprising Plateau, Benue and Nasarawa States.This illegal conduct according to him has both safety and security implication, adding that Sections10(4)(h) and 10(4)(s) of the FRSC (Establishment) Act, 2007 makes it mandatory for vehicle identification mark (Number Plates) to be conspicuously displayed on the vehicle. Also, the National Road Traffic Regulations (NRTR) 2012 in sections 36 and 39 makes it an Offence not to properly display Vehicle Identification Number on any vehicle plying Nigerian roads. The Zonal Commander stated that such vehicle will be impounded while the drivers\owners will be arrested and prosecuted in line with the extant laws.

In a release signed by the Acting Zonal Public Education Officer, Deputy Route Commander Terry Hoomlong, the Zonal Commanding Officer Called on all motorists to ensure they properly register their vehicles with the appropriate authorities and also display their Vehicle Identification Plate to avoid any form of embarrassment. He also advised the motoring public that proper registration of vehicle is of great benefits to the owner of a vehicle especially in the areas of Safety and Security. He further disclosed that in the event of vehicle theft, the robust National Vehicle Identification database which has records of all registered vehicles in Nigeria provides detailed information for identification and possible recovery. The database is also accessible to other security agencies working in synergy with the FRSC.
The ZCO has directed all the Commands of the FRSC in the Zone to strictly enforce the laws by impounding all vehicles that carry illegal number plates and those having the plates hidden. Operators of such vehicles are to be arraigned before the Mobile or Regular Courts where they stand the risks of fines payment of three thousand naira and or two to six months imprisonment. Many of the violators are also in the habit of driving dangerously hiding under the illusion that they could not be tracked as the vehicle plates are covered. The Commander reminded the public that Dangerous driving under the Act and NRTR attracts fifty thousand naira fines and or six months imprisonment.
The Command wishes the public safe motoring.
FRSC, this fine is too much – Daily Trust

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