Police arrest 24 motorists over traffic violations in Jigawa

The has intensified enforcement of traffic and vehicle registration laws across the state, leading to the arrest and prosecution of 24 motorists for various traffic-related offences.

This was contained in a statement signed by the command’s spokesman, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, and issued to journalists.

The command said the enforcement exercise was aimed at enhancing public safety, strengthening security, and ensuring compliance with existing laws governing the use of motor vehicles on public roads.

According to the statement, the operation targeted motorists using unauthorised coverings on vehicle registration number plates, defaced or obscured number plates, unregistered vehicles, and vehicles displaying manufacturers’ logos or decorative emblems instead of approved registration plates.

The exercise also focused on vehicles fitted with unauthorised tinted glass.

The police noted that such violations hinder effective policing, frustrate crime detection and investigations, and could aid criminal elements in evading identification and prosecution.

The statement disclosed that a total of 24 vehicles found to have violated the relevant traffic and vehicle registration regulations were impounded during the operation.

The offenders were subsequently arraigned before a competent court for prosecution in accordance with the law.

The command emphasised that the enforcement exercise was not intended to inconvenience law-abiding citizens but to promote public safety, enhance security, and ensure strict adherence to traffic regulations.

It therefore urged vehicle owners and motorists to regularise their vehicle documentation, remove unauthorised coverings from number plates, replace defaced registration plates, desist from displaying manufacturers’ logos in place of approved registration numbers, and comply with regulations governing the use of tinted glass.

The police warned that the enforcement exercise would continue across the state and that anyone found violating the regulations would be arrested and prosecuted.

The command also expressed appreciation to residents of Jigawa State for their cooperation and support in maintaining a safe and secure environment.

Police arrest 24 motorists over traffic violations in Jigawa