The Federal Road Safety Corps has deployed 1,889 personnel to ensure hitch-free eid-el-Kabir celebrations in Kano.

Its sector commander, Muhammed Bature, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.

According to him, five ambulances, patrol vehicles, one heavy-duty tow truck and other operational equipment have been deployed on major routes and highways to facilitate smooth operations.

“This is to ensure efficient traffic control at all Eid praying grounds in the state to maintain lane discipline and orderliness.

“The Eid-el-Kabir special patrol operations will commence from June 5 to June 11,” Mr Bature said.

The sector commander said the deployed personnel comprise 1,348 regular marshals and 541 special marshals.

He said the marshals would ensure the strict enforcement of road traffic laws and regulations, provide prompt rescue responses to distress calls, and remove obstructions from the highways.

“We have mobile Courts to handle infractions related to road traffic crashes, which include speeding, dangerous driving, wrongful overtaking, route violations, road obstructions and the use of mobile phones while driving, among others,” Mr Bature said.

The sector commander warned motorists against reckless driving, overloading, car racing, underage driving and other traffic violations during and after the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.

He urged all road users to comply with traffic regulations to ensure safe and joyous celebrations.

Mr Bature wished Kano residents a peaceful and hitch-free sallah celebration.

(NAN)