Bauchi Police begin crackdown on traffic offenders

The Bauchi State Police Command has launched a statewide enforcement operation targeting motorists and other road users who violate traffic regulations, warning that offenders will be prosecuted.

The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, who announced the development, said the exercise followed a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, aimed at improving compliance with traffic laws across the country.

Aliyu said the command had observed increasing violations of traffic rules in Bauchi metropolis and along major highways, which he said had contributed to congestion, road crashes, and risks to public safety.

He said the enforcement campaign would apply to all categories of road users, including commercial drivers, tricycle operators, motorcyclists, horse riders, and private motorists.

According to him, vehicles found violating traffic regulations will be impounded, while offenders will be arraigned in court.

The police commissioner also warned that officers of the Nigeria Police Force would not be exempted from the operation.

He said any serving police personnel caught breaching traffic regulations would face disciplinary measures in accordance with police regulations.

Aliyu said the command remained committed to ensuring orderliness on the roads, protecting lives and property, and promoting safer road use across the state.

He urged residents to cooperate with officers participating in the exercise and encouraged members of the public to report reckless driving and other traffic offences at the nearest police station.

The command said the enforcement operation had taken effect immediately.