By Olufunmi Zainab
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed 1,889 personnel to ensure smooth traffic flow during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations in Kano State.
The Kano Sector Commander, Idris Mohammed-Lawal, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Kano by the Corps’ Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Labaran.
He said special patrol operations would run from Tuesday to Sunday to reduce road crashes, fatalities and injuries, as well as ensure free flow of traffic.
“The deployment includes 1,348 regular marshals and 541 special marshals to maintain 24-hour patrol operations across the 44 Local Government Areas of the state,” he said.
Mohammed-Lawal said the operation would be supported by five ambulances, one heavy-duty tow truck and 25 patrol vehicles for prompt rescue and quick clearance of obstructions.
He added that enforcement would focus on offences such as speeding, dangerous overtaking, lane indiscipline, overloading, use of phone while driving, seat belt violations and mechanically deficient vehicles.
The sector commander said the corps would collaborate with other security and emergency agencies to ensure effective traffic control and rapid response to incidents.
He listed the agencies to include the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Fire Service and the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency.
Mohammed-Lawal urged motorists and the public to report crashes or emergencies through the FRSC toll-free number 122 or 0700-CALL-FRSC.
He also wished Muslims a peaceful Eid-el-Fitr celebration and advised motorists to obey traffic regulations, avoid speeding and ensure their vehicles are roadworthy.
