The Chairman of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), Major Adekoya Adesagba (Rtd), has warned officers of the agency against collecting bribes from motorists, Okada riders and tricycle operators while on duty.
Adesagba gave the warning while addressing officers of the agency on Monday at Headquarter Secretariat ibadan,urging them to conduct themselves professionally and avoid any act capable of tarnishing the image of OYRTMA.
He said the agency had received allegations from some road users, including commercial motorcyclists, tricycle operators and drivers, accusing some traffic officers of collecting money from offenders.
According to him, any officer found guilty of such misconduct would face the full consequences of the law.
The Chairman said the allegations were one of the reasons he had continued to remind officers that “all eyes are on them”, stressing that they must be careful and be professional in the discharge of their duties.
The Chairman, however, urged officers not to allow any allegations to arise in the first place, advising them to maintain high standards discipline, integrity and professionalism at all times.
He further cautioned officers against being rude or disrespectful to motorists, drivers and other road users, stressing that they should be civil and enforcement should be carried out with firmness and courtesy.
Adesagba also warned officers to be particularly careful during the political season, saying they should not allow anyone to exploit their misconduct or bad attitude to create unnecessary problems for the agency or the state.
He therefore directed all zonal commanders to take the message to the officers serving under them and ensure that the directives were communicated to every station.
The OYRTMA Chairman reiterated that officers were expected to protect the image of the agency by demonstrating discipline, accountability and respect for members of the public while carrying out their statutory responsibilities.
Oyo State ICT
September 15, 2026
