FRSC deploys 35,000 officers to 52 corridors for Eid al-Adha operations
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed 35,000 personnel and operational equipment for special patrol in 52 road corridors nationwide during the Eid al-Adha celebration.
The Corps spokesperson, Bisi Kazeem, said on Thursday that the deployment was aimed at ensuring enhanced visibility and guaranteeing the safety of all road users before, during and after the Eid al-Adha celebration in Nigeria.
“About 750 patrol vehicles, 120 ambulances, 25 tow trucks and over 200 bikes would be on the road during the special operation that would commence on July 16 to 25 nationwide,” he said.
He said the corps had, over the years, developed the tradition of organising special patrol operations during festive periods.
“Motorists must endeavour to avoid traffic violations and remain conscious of their safety to avoid not only arrest and prosecution by members of the corps but falling prey to avoidable road crashes.
“The mission of the special operation is to ensure free flow of traffic, provide prompt rescue services and timely clearance of obstructions on all major roads and critical corridors across the country,” said Mr Kazeem.
Mr Kazeem added that the officers would cover the 52 corridors, adding that they would properly be manned throughout the period of the operations.
He, however, appealed to motorists to obey all traffic rules and regulations and cooperate with FRSC personnel and other law enforcement agencies deployed for traffic management duties.
He said mobile courts would be in session across the country for prompt dispensation of justice to traffic violators.
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