Police to Clamp Down on Traffic Violations in Jigawa
Ibrahim Shuaibu in Dutse The Jigawa State Police Command has announced the commencement of a statewide enforcement operation, code-named ‘Operation Velvet’, aimed at curbing persistent violations of traffic laws and reducing
The Jigawa State Police Command has unveiled a new campaign, 'Operation Velvet', set to commence on August 24, 2026, with the objective of cracking down on traffic violations and lessening road accidents across the state. This operation will take place concurrently in all 27 local government areas, in partnership with other security and traffic management bodies.
The main aim of this initiative is to ensure strict adherence to traffic laws, boost road safety, and safeguard the lives and possessions of motorists, passengers, pedestrians, and other road users. The enforcement will involve heightened monitoring, stop-and-frisk actions, and focused crackdowns at key traffic points such as major roads, highways, urban areas, markets, motor parks, and other known traffic hazards.
The operation will specifically aim to target motorists involved in practices like overloading passengers, goods, or animals, reckless driving, driving against traffic flow, driving without valid number plates or documents, driving unroadworthy vehicles, parking illegally, obstructing traffic, disregarding traffic signs and signals, and using unauthorized tinted glass.
The police have issued a stern warning to motorists, stating that violations will be dealt with through legal proceedings. They have also arranged for a mobile court to speedily handle traffic-related cases that emerge from this enforcement drive. The state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Tijjani Murtala, has instructed the personnel involved to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, courtesy, and fairness, while respecting the rights of citizens.
He also cautioned officers against engaging in extortion, corruption, misuse of power, and other unprofessional acts.
The police urge the public, including parents, transport unions, commercial drivers, motorcycle and tricycle operators, private motorists, among others, to cooperate fully with the enforcement teams. They should ensure their vehicles are roadworthy and all documents are valid and up to date. The police emphasize that 'Operation Velvet' is not designed to harass or intimidate law-abiding citizens, but to foster discipline, orderliness, and responsible use of roads statewide.
They urge residents to view the operation as a collective road safety effort to prevent unnecessary loss of lives and property.
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