The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Zamfara State has impounded 561 vehicles for overloading between January 1 and February 12, 2026.
The Sector Commander of the FRSC Zamfara State Command, Aliyu Ma’aji, disclosed this in an interview with journalists in Gusau during a special patrol operation.
Ma’aji explained that the patrol was specifically aimed at tackling the persistent problem of vehicle and truck overloading across the state, describing the offence as a matter of national concern.
“The Corps is fully committed to ending the menace of overloading through sustained sensitisation and strict enforcement across the state,” he said.
According to him, overloading has been responsible for numerous road crashes on highways, leading to loss of lives and extensive property damage.“In today’s patrol alone, over 25 vehicles were impounded, and only five of them were not booked for overloading offences,” the sector commander added.
Ma’aji noted that the command would sustain the operation and continue to collaborate with relevant stakeholders through engagement and awareness campaigns until the state records zero tolerance for overloading offences.
He also warned against other traffic violations, including the indiscriminate use of government plate numbers, expired vehicle documents, and the covering or concealment of number plates, describing such acts as illegal and capable of undermining the security of the state.
One of the affected drivers, Tasiu Abubakar, who spoke to journalists after paying his fine, pledged to comply with traffic rules and regulations going forward.
“Sometimes drivers are under pressure from passengers, even though we often advise them to reduce their loads,” he said.
