Setif, December 10, 2025 – National Gendarmerie services in Setif have apprehended an individual for performing dangerous maneuvers that jeopardized public safety. The arrest follows the circulation of a video on social media platforms depicting the driver of a utility vehicle engaging in reckless stunts on National Route 5.
According to a statement released by the National Gendarmerie, the incident occurred on the stretch of National Route 5 connecting the El Hassi district in Setif municipality to the municipality of Ouled Sabor. The video footage prompted an immediate investigation aimed at identifying and apprehending the driver responsible.
“As part of our ongoing efforts to combat crimes related to road safety, we monitored the spread of a video across various social media platforms showing a driver of a commercial vehicle performing dangerous stunts on National Route 5,” the Gendarmerie statement outlined.
Investigators from the Information and Communication Technology Unit meticulously analyzed the video content. Subsequently, officers from the Ain El Trik Regional Brigade of the National Gendarmerie conducted thorough investigations, leading to the swift identification of the driver.
The driver was promptly arrested, and an investigation into the incident was launched. Following the completion of all legal procedures, the individual has been presented before the competent judicial authorities, the statement concluded. The authorities are taking a firm stance against reckless driving to ensure the safety of all road users.
