Story from Rabi’atu, Lokoja
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has mobilised 700 personnel and 20 equipment to highways in Kogi State in order to ensure the free flow of traffic during the Eid-el Kabir celebration.
The Sector Commander, Stephen Dawulung, stated this in a statement issued to newsmen in Lokoja.
He said the move was to enhance the free flow of vehicle movement and to checkmate carnage during the festive period.
“We have deployed 700 FRSC Regular, Special Marshals, and Road Safety Club Members, 20 patrol vehicles, seven ambulances, and tow trucks to the roads for this special operation.
“The deployed personnel and equipment for the special operation within Kogi is to enhance hitch-free and safe travels during the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.
He said the main objectives of the operation are to reduce road crashes, fatalities, injuries, prompt response to victims, sensitisation of the public, speedy removal of obstructions, and enforcement of critical offences, among others.
Dawulung added that the Special Patrol operation commenced on Wednesday and would end on 13 July 2022.
He urged drivers to be disciplined and obey road traffic regulations by avoiding unwholesome practices that could lead to crashes and fatalities.
He also listed speeding, overloading, use of phones while driving, riding motorcycles without crash helmets, non-use of seatbelts, and child restraints as causes of accidents on Nigerian roads.
According to him, other causes include driving under the influence of alcohol or psychoactive substances and wrongful overtaking.
He advised commuters and the public to report crashes, obstructions, or traffic jams to the nearest FRSC office or through its Situation Room numbers: 07054005754, 07054005712 08056294021/08056295022 and the FRSC toll-free number 122.
The FRSC commander wished Kogi residents a joyful, fruitful, and rewarding Sallah celebration while wishing drivers and passengers safe travels to and fro their respective destinations.
