The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Imo has deployed 362 officers and 327 special marshals for road surveillance during the yuletide.

The sector commander of the corps in Imo, Anthony Uga, said this on Tuesday while addressing journalists in Owerri on the command’s preparedness to address the challenges usually associated with the yuletide.

Mr Uga said the officers were drawn from the corps’ five unit commands in Mbaise, Orlu, Okigwe, Njaba, and Ngor-Okpala unit commands and the command’s headquarters in Owerri.

He also said a tow truck and eight operational vehicles would be deployed for the “special operation”, which would last from November 5 to January 31, 2025.

“We will embark on major public enlightenment campaigns as part of our commitment to enhance road safety and safety position in Nigeria as a safety-conscious nation in the global community.

“We have also reviewed our public education strategies to include new dynamics such as town hall meetings and loading bay’s advocacy,“ Mr Uga said.

He, however, expressed worry over the indifference of drivers and passengers to road safety regulations. He called on road users to be vigilant, obey traffic rules, and report reckless driving to the toll-free lines 112 and 122.

The Imo corps marshals coordinator, Happiness Ikechukwu, promised to put hands on deck to ensure safer travels, achieve the officers’ target and put Nigeria on the world map of road safety.

Also, the permanent secretary, Imo Ministry of Transport, Ogunsoya Bimbola, urged all the stakeholders to work collaboratively with the FRSC for the best results.

(NAN)