It was in June 1991, during the OAU Summit in Abuja. I was detailed to man the Abuja-Airport road, now President Umaru Yar'Adua Expressway.
It was in June 1991, during the OAU Summit in Abuja. I was detailed to man the Abuja-Airport road, now President Umaru Yar’Adua Expressway.
A convoy of vehicles with an escort appeared. My radar gun picked the speed at 120 kph instead of the maximum speed limit of 100 kph. The rider overtook the vehicles and forced them to stop. I came in my new Peugeot 504 patrol car, few minutes later to meet the convoy already pulled over. Then came the statement I will always remember. Very short and straight to the point, with full authority. “You heard him”, sounded the General.I collected the ID card and issued the driver a ticket and they left, now moving below the speed limit. I picked up my radio and relayed the encounter to the FRSC Director of Operations, coordinating the operational activities, Engr Ade Coker.
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