Sandbontenga: The provincial director of the National Police of Sandbondtenga, Chief Commissioner of Police Aboubacar Babiwefouga Tietiembou, presented, on Friday, January 2, 2026 in Kaya, a report deemed satisfactory of the road traffic security operation carried out on the occasion of the end-of-year holidays.
According to Burkina Information Agency,including motorcycles and tricycles used for stunts on public roads or with defective lighting, were seized in the city of Kaya on December 31, 2025, and January 1, 2026. The vehicles were returned after a period of suspension, during an official ceremony.
Chief Commissioner Tietiembou explained that this measure aimed to reduce the risk of accidents, particularly those related to reckless driving by young people. He welcomed the significant decrease in accidents recorded during this festive period. "Compared to previous years, only two accidents were recorded on December 31 and January 1, compared to many cases usually," he said, attributing this result to the intensification of road checks and the temporary suspension of vehicle returns.
Owners of vehicles impounded for defective lighting were required to pay a fine of 12,000 CFA francs and immediately repair the identified defects. A mechanic was made available to the offenders on site. According to the chief commissioner, this approach aims to permanently stop the offences. "The observation is that when we limit ourselves solely to issuing tickets, we often find the same people during subsequent checks," he explained.
The provincial director of the National Police also reiterated the importance of respecting the highway code and wearing helmets, which he described as essential for preserving human lives. He commended the public's cooperation and paid tribute to the dedication of the police personnel. Operation "Wibga", launched on December 10, 2025, made it possible to strengthen controls during the critical days of December 24, 25, 31, 2025 and January 1, 2026, thus contributing to the clear reduction of traffic accidents.