Jigawa police arrest 17 motorists over alleged traffic rules violation 

The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested 17 motorists for alleged violations of roadworthy postulation laws during the commencement of its peculiar enforcement operation, code-named Operation Velvet.

Spokesman of the command, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, confirmed the apprehension successful a connection issued to newsmen.

He said the operation, which began connected Monday successful Dutse Local Government Area, is aimed astatine enforcing compliance with roadworthy postulation regulations, reducing traffic-related offences and accidents, and improving information for motorists and different roadworthy users.

SP Shiisu explained that 17 motorists were intercepted for assorted offences, including the usage of covered fig plates, unauthorised usage of tinted solid and overloading.

According to the Police Command, the affected motorists were arrested by the enforcement squad and subsequently charged earlier the due tribunal for prosecution successful accordance with the law.

The bid said Operation Velvet was not designed to inconvenience law-abiding motorists but to beforehand liable driving and guarantee compliance with established postulation re...