By AMINU DALHATU; Editing by BASIRAT MEMUDU
The Zamfara State Government has directed law enforcement agencies to intensify enforcement against traffic offenders across the state.
The directive was issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Malam Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, while receiving a report on traffic violations and related offences in Gusau.
This was contained in a statement signed by the SSG’s Senior Special Assistant on Media, Suleman Ahmad Tudu said the move follows the state government’s decision in February to constitute a committee chaired by DCP Salisu Bello Fago.
The committee was tasked with examining the prevalence and nature of traffic violations and related offences, with a view to curbing the frequent road accidents claiming lives in the state.
Addressing members of the committee, Malam Abubakar Nakwada decried the reckless behaviour of some road users, noting that it continues to pose a serious threat to public safety.
He charged law enforcement agencies to identify, track, and prosecute offenders without fear or favour, regardless of their status, while warning against any form of extortion of citizens.
“It is important to state without ambiguity that the violations highlighted in this report, ranging from traffic indiscipline to the abuse of regulated privileges, directly undermine government’s ongoing efforts to build safe, orderly, and secure urban and inter-local government transport systems.
“This is particularly concerning given the significant investments being made in strategic infrastructure across the state capital and key local government headquarters.
“Let me reiterate that any act of non-compliance, negligence, or deliberate violation—whether by individuals, commercial operators, or officials entrusted with enforcement responsibilities—will not be tolerated.
“Heads of relevant agencies will be held accountable for lapses within their jurisdictions. Enforcement must be firm, fair, and consistent, in strict adherence to established laws and operational guidelines,” he stated.
Malam Nakwada also directed relevant government agencies to intensify public awareness campaigns, while urging residents to strictly comply with traffic rules and regulations.
He commended members of the committee for their diligence and assured them that the state government would carefully study the report and implement recommendations aimed at improving traffic management and ensuring safer, more orderly roads across the state.
Among the committee’s recommendations is the establishment of a joint task force comprising personnel from security and law enforcement agencies to collaborate with the Zamfara Road Traffic Court already established by the government.
Meanwhile, the Road Traffic Court has, within the past week, convicted about 270 traffic offenders across the state.
