The Jigawa State Police Command says it has impounded 27 vehicles and taken their drivers to court for allegedly breaching various road traffic regulations.
The enforcement exercise is being carried out under Operation Velvet, an initiative aimed at improving road safety and ensuring compliance with traffic laws across the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists on Sunday in Dutse, the state capital.
Adam said the operation had been intensified under the supervision of the Commissioner of Police, CP Tijjani Murtala, with personnel deployed to enforce road traffic regulations.
According to him, the vehicles were intercepted after their drivers were found committing various offences, including overloading, driving without valid licences and using unauthorised tinted permits.
“The violations recorded included overloading, driving without valid driver’s licences, and the use of unauthorised tinted permits, among other related offences,” Adam said.
He explained that the affected motorists were arrested in accordance with the law, while their vehicles were impounded pending the completion of legal procedures.
“The suspects were subsequently charged before the appropriate court for prosecution, in line with due process and the provisions of the applicable laws,” he stated.
The police spokesman said the enforcement was not intended to harass any particular category of motorists but was designed to promote responsible driving and protect road users.
“Operation Velvet was not targeted at any particular individual or group, but was designed to promote discipline among motorists and protect lives and property on the roads,” he said.
Adam advised motorists across the state to ensure that they possess valid driving licences and comply with vehicle registration, roadworthiness and other statutory requirements.
He also warned against overloading and the use of unauthorised tinted permits, noting that such practices could endanger motorists and other road users.
The PPRO further disclosed that the enforcement would not be limited to the areas already covered.
“The operation would continue and be extended to all parts of Jigawa State, including major towns, highways, feeder roads and other strategic locations,” he said.
He urged residents and motorists to cooperate with police officers and other agencies involved in the exercise.
Adam assured law-abiding motorists that the operation was aimed at improving safety and order on the roads, adding that those complying with traffic regulations had nothing to fear.
He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and creating a safer road environment for residents and travellers across Jigawa State.
