The Abidjan Police Prefecture presented, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, the results of the “Zero Tolerance” road safety operation launched two months earlier. The report was delivered during a meeting chaired by Police Inspector General Dosso Siaka, Deputy Director General in charge of Public Security, with the participation of the Director General of Land Transport and Traffic (DGTTC), Oumar Sacko.
Overall analysis of the data shows a downward trend in road traffic accidents. There was a 12% decrease in the number of accidents, from 6,318 recorded between December 15, 2025 and February 15, 2026, to 5,591 between February 16 and April 15, 2026. There was also a 30% drop in fatalities, from 43 to 30 deaths, and a 21% decrease in injuries, from 1,456 to 1,146 over the same period.
Regarding the types of vehicles involved in road accidents, private cars rank first, followed by trucks and ride-hailing vehicles (VTCs). Motorcycles and tricycles are ranked fourth, while minibuses locally known as “Gbaka” come in last position.
Based on the figures, Chief Superintendent Tré Pregnon Florent, head of the Operation Command Post, presented on behalf of the Abidjan Police Prefect, Controller General Yéo Kollo Roger, a detailed report of actions carried out under the “Zero Tolerance” road operation, whose active enforcement phase began on March 2, 2026, across the entire national territory.
From February 16 to April 15, 2026, combined efforts by the Abidjan Police Prefecture led to the impoundment of 5,447 vehicles and motorized units. This includes 917 standard vehicles and 3 administrative vehicles taken to the Vehicle Management Office (BGVA). As for two- and three-wheel vehicles, out of 4,527 impounded units, 3,855 were seized for failure to wear helmets, 549 for lack of proper documentation, and 123 for absence of insurance.
According to the data, 2,145 alcohol breath tests were conducted, leading to the interception of 10 drivers. These offenders were taken before the courts for drunk driving and endangering public safety.
Inspector General Dosso Siaka encouraged officers to continue and intensify the operation, taking into account shortcomings observed during the first phase. Oumar Sacko, for his part, called on all road users to responsibly support this initiative aimed at restoring discipline on the roads.