FIC Report (Oyo State) – The Oyo state government has installed one-way tyre spikes to deter motorists from driving against traffic, reinforcing its commitment to road safety and effective traffic management.
The spike barrier is installed at Idi-Ape, Ibadan North East Local Government Area. Idi-Ape is a popular section in Ibadan, the state capital. It features a very busy road intersection, where there are a lot of pedestrian crossings, including pupils of a popular primary school, owned by the Catholic Church of Nigeria.
The intersection was prone to armed robbery because of a number of bank branches in the area.
A viral video showcasing the functionality of the spikes demonstrated how they puncture the tyres of vehicles attempting to drive in the wrong direction.
A source, speaking anonymously, revealed that the initiative was a part of broader efforts to enforce traffic laws, curb reckless driving, and reduce accidents caused by one-way driving.
In addition to preventing one-way driving, the government hopes that the measure would instill greater discipline among road users.
However, it is not yet clear if the state government plans more installation of spike barriers at other busy road intersections across the state.
Signed
Moses Oyelade,
AD(I&PR), FIC Ibadan.
