The Zamfara State Government has directed security and 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.
In a statement by the SSG’s Senior Special Assistant on Media, Suleman Tudu, the move follows the constitution of a committee in February to examine the prevalence of traffic violations and recommend measures to curb rising road accidents.
The committee, chaired by DCP Salisu Bello Fago, was mandated to assess the nature of traffic-related offences and propose strategies to improve compliance with road safety regulations.
Addressing members of the committee, Nakwada decried the reckless behaviour of some road users, describing it as 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 extortion of citizens.
The SSG also directed relevant agencies to intensify public awareness campaigns and urged residents to comply strictly with traffic rules and regulations.
He commended the committee for its diligence and assured that the government would study its recommendations with a view to improving traffic management and ensuring safer roads.
Among the recommendations is the establishment of a joint task force comprising personnel from security and law enforcement agencies to support the Zamfara Road Traffic Court.
Meanwhile, the Road Traffic Court has convicted about 270 traffic offenders across the state in the past week.
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