Police to Clamp Down on Traffic Violations in Jigawa

The Jigawa State Police Command has announced a comprehensive statewide enforcement operation, codenamed 'Operation Velvet,' aimed at curbing persistent traffic violations and significantly reducing road crashes.

Scheduled to commence on August 24, 2026, the operation will be executed simultaneously across all 27 local government areas of the state. It will be conducted in collaboration with other security and traffic management agencies to ensure strict compliance with traffic regulations, enhance road safety, and protect the lives and property of all road users.

Joint enforcement teams will intensify their presence through increased patrols, stop-and-check initiatives, and targeted enforcement actions. These efforts will focus on major roads, highways, urban centers, markets, motor parks, and other locations identified as prone to traffic issues. The operation will specifically target motorists and other road users engaged in practices such as overloading passengers or goods, dangerous and reckless driving, driving against traffic, operating vehicles without proper number plates or valid documentation, using unroadworthy vehicles, illegal parking, obstructing traffic, disregarding traffic signs and signals, and the unauthorized use of tinted glass.

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Persons apprehended for traffic offences will be processed in accordance with the law and, where appropriate, prosecuted before the mobile court.

The Command issued a stern warning to motorists, emphasizing that offenders will face legal consequences. A mobile court will be established to expedite the handling of traffic-related cases arising from the enforcement exercise. Those apprehended for traffic offenses will be processed according to the law and prosecuted before the mobile court where appropriate.

Commissioner of Police Mr. Tijjani Murtala has directed all personnel involved to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, civility, and fairness, while strictly respecting citizens' fundamental rights. He also cautioned against extortion, corruption, abuse of power, and other unprofessional conduct among enforcement teams. The public, including parents, transport unions, drivers, and private motorists, are urged to cooperate with the enforcement teams and ensure their vehicles are roadworthy and documents are up-to-date. The police stressed that 'Operation Velvet' is not intended to harass law-abiding citizens but to foster discipline and responsible road usage for the collective safety of the state.

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The Jigawa State Police Command remains committed to working closely with relevant stakeholders and sister agencies towards maintaining safer roads, enhancing public safety and e