He urged the deployed officers to maintain professionalism.
The FRSC stated that the 17 victims were mostly women.
Mr Aliyu explained that the authority had taken the sensitisation campaign to communities, enlightening them on the dangers of dumping refuse in drainage and rivers.
Mr Aliyu said that the command would maintain a daily assessment of activities during the period.
Deputy Governor Hadiza Balarabe has expressed concern over unregulated activities along waterways, warning of their negative impact on the environment and livelihoods.
