DESTMA DG DEBUNKS SUICIDE RUMOURS.

Jude Agbeyeke

The Director General of thee Delta State Traffic Management Authority, Hon. Benjamin Okiemute has debunked rumours that one of his officers had committed suicide saying the officer in question was alive, hale and healthy.
Hon. Okiemute said the officer (name withheld) had complained of going through tough times in his romantic life and had thought of taking his life but was quickly educated on the futility of committing suicide.
He said the officer had since resumed his duties was doing well even as he had past that stage of his romantic anxieties.
The DESTMA DG also revealed that the board was working round the clock to recruit new intakes to man the new and existing areas of operations as approved by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
He also revealed that the Marshals earlier suspended for gross misconduct would not be recalled soon as they must serve put their punishments. According to him the officers involved knew the rules of engagements and acted against it so they must bear the brunt of the actions while warning officers of DESTMA to follow due process in the discharge of their duties.
Hon. Okiemute however urged members of the public to accord officers of DESTMA their due respect saying they were not on the road to witch hunt anyone but to ensure a safer driving experience for both drivers and passengers and enjoined commuters to obey traffic laws.