The police Spokesperson DSP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this on Sunday while speaking to newsmen on the development said the suspects were arrested around Muhammadu Buhari way, by Nikon Insurance Area where they have converged for business as usual.
Josephine said that other suspects who participated in the race took to their heels upon sighting the police who were on patrol on the enforcement of Regulation 228 of the Road traffic act on the prohibition of illegal car races.
She said the offenders will be made to face the full wrath of the law.
Recall that the FCT Commissioner of Police, Babaji Sunday, had on Thursday, ordered all the Divisional Police Officers and their supervisory Area Commanders in Abuja to ensure the full enforcement of the prohibition of all kinds of car and speed races in their respective Area of Responsibility, AoR.
He said the order was as a result of public outcry on the menace of recklessness, risk to lives, damages to personal property and critical national infrastructure caused by illegal car racing, acceleration contests, speed competitions or test of physical endurance, amongst others, in the nation’s capital.
The CP warned that any person or group caught organizing or participating in the prohibited car racing event would be arrested and prosecuted accordingly.
He equally advised parents and guardians to prevail on their children and wards to desist from the act of illegal car racing and speed competition, as the practice or involvement is against the law.
The CP, while seeking the understanding and cooperation of residents, said the Command will continue to do all within its powers to ensure the safety of all in the FCT during the festive season and beyond.
