FRSC arrests 151 motorists for overloading, bribery in Zamfara

Zamfara State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has impounded 151 vehicles during a special patrol conducted in September to curb road traffic violations across the state.
Sector Commander Aliyu Ma’aji, who disclosed this on Wednesday in Gusau, said the operation focused on offences such as overloading, mixed loading, and excessive speeding.

He revealed that 75 of the seized vehicles were apprehended for attempting to bribe FRSC personnel, adding that the offenders would face prosecution for both corruption and traffic offences.

Ma’aji also said 76 other vehicles were impounded for various road infractions, with plans underway to establish a mobile court for speedy prosecution of offenders.

“Zamfara serves as a gateway to Sokoto, Kebbi, and the Republic of Niger, with many vehicles transiting through the state. Most of the overloaded vehicles do not originate from here, which makes tracking their sources difficult,” he said.

The commander warned motorists to desist from traffic violations or face the full weight of the law, stressing that the FRSC would sustain its vigilance to ensure safer highways.

Ma’aji urged all road users and stakeholders to cooperate with the Corps in reducing accidents and ensuring compliance with traffic regulations across the state.