The Gombe State Police Command has intensified enforcement of traffic laws across the state, warning that violators will face strict penalties including vehicle impoundment and prosecution. The move follows a directive from Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu and is aimed at curbing rising cases of traffic violations linked to congestion, accidents, and loss of lives and property. In a Thursday statement, Police Public Relations Officer DSP Buhari Abdullahi said the crackdown applies to all road users without exception, including security personnel. Any officer found breaking traffic rules will be subjected to the same legal sanctions as civilians.
Commissioner of Police CP Umar Ahmed Chuso directed all police personnel to conduct the operation with discipline and professionalism, stressing that officers must themselves comply with traffic regulations. He urged motorists, commercial drivers, tricycle and motorcycle operators to obey traffic signs, avoid dangerous driving, and cooperate with enforcement agents. The Command reiterated its commitment to improving road safety, ensuring smooth traffic flow, and promoting responsible road use through sustained compliance measures.
The police are enforcing traffic rules strictly while also being subject to them, creating a direct test of accountability for law enforcers caught violating the same laws. If officers break traffic regulations, their treatment under the new crackdown will show whether the policy applies equally across ranks. This matters because public trust in enforcement depends on visible consistency, especially when security personnel are involved.
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