The FCT Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it apprehended 7,524 vehicles in the third quarter of the year for traffic rules and regulations violations.

The sector commander, Chorrie Muta’a, said this during the flag-off of the 2023 ember months public enlightenment campaign on Thursday in Abuja.

Mr Muta’a also said the command had joined forces with other security agencies to tackle the rising incidences of “one chance” robbery in the territory.

He said it was worrisome that despite efforts by FRSC and other law enforcement agencies, road traffic violations have persisted in the FCT.

The sector commander said there were still a lot of traffic infractions, such as overloading vehicles with goods and passengers, route violations, light sign violations, and number plate violations, among others.

“For the avoidance of doubt, the FRSC in FCT had left no stone unturned in its effort to check traffic infractions in the territory.

“For instance, out of a total number of 7,524 vehicles apprehended in this quarter so far, a total of 798 number plate violations alone were recorded during these ember months, which is from September to date.

“In addition, about 227 vehicles were also arrested for similar infractions in a joint collaboration with other security agencies in special operations tagged “OPERATIONS SWEEP FCT CLEAN” within the same period,” he said.

Mr Muta’a said the ember months’ campaign was necessary to check such violations as vehicular movement increase.

“Our target, therefore, is to achieve zero death in line with Sustainable Development Goal 3 to ensure healthy lives and promotion of the well-being of all,” he added.

(NAN)