By Olufunmi Zainab
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kano State Command, has deployed 1,539 personnel to ensure effective traffic management throughout the festive season and new year celebration in the state.
The State FRSC Sector Commander, Umar Matazu, disclosed this in a statement issued by the Command Public Relations Officer, (PRO) Abdullahi Labaran on Sunday in Kano.
The command deployed five Ambulances, 25 patrol vehicles, one heavy duty towing truck, among other operational equipment.
According to the statement, “the operation is to clear obstruction on highways in the state with a target of zero fatality during the celebration.
“This year’s end of the year and new year special patrol operation is tagged operation zero tolerance to road traffic crashes and is aimed at ensuring safe road use throughout the festive season
“The special patrol operations will run from December 15, 2024 to January 15, 2025”,he said.
The sector commander said eight units commands, outpost, Zebra and road side clinic along Kano-Zaria road will work round the clock to ensure safety of lives and properties the highway.
Matazu said all station officers in the 44 Local Government Areas of the State are fully involved in the operations.
“Out of the 1,539 personnel, 1303 Regular Marshals and 236 Special Marshals were deployed on six major routes to ensure safe and smooth vehicular movement, traffic control as well as prompt attention to victims of road traffic crash during the period.
The Sector Commander called on road users to prioritize safety by adhering to traffic regulations and avoiding reckless behaviors that jeopardize lives.
He advise motorists to plan their journeys in advance, avoid night travels, and report emergencies to the FRSC toll-free line 122 or visit the nearest FRSC office for assistance
Matazu also wish all road users a joyous Christmas and a prosperous New Year and encourage the public to collaborate with the FRSC to achieve an accident-free festive season.
