FRSC Intensifies Nationwide Enforcement To Curb Wrong Practices On Highways

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC has intensified nationwide enforcement to curb excesses of drivers and eliminate life-threatening practices on major highways as Nigerians embark on end-of-year travels.

The Corps Marshal, FRSC, Mallam Shehu Mohammed stated this during a strategic monitoring of vehicular movement in Kaduna as part of the ongoing Zero Tolerance special operation for the festive season.

Mallam Shehu Mohammed said the Corps had massively deployed officers and logistics to key corridors linking Kaduna-Abuja-Lokoja in response to heavy traffic experienced in recent days, especially along the Abuja–Lokoja Road.

The Corps Marshal explained that the monitoring exercise was extended to the Abuja–Kaduna Road due to ongoing construction works that could worsen congestion if not properly managed.

“We are here to ensure that drivers engaged in speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol, distracted driving and other dangerous behaviours are removed from the road”.

“This is to ensure that responsible drivers, passengers, commuters and other road users can move freely.”

The FRSC boss disclosed that the monitoring team would return to the Abuja–Lokoja corridor after the Kaduna exercise to sustain enforcement and traffic management.

Commenting on the situation observed so far, the Corps Marshal expressed concern over widespread overloading, particularly the practice of mixed loading involving passengers and goods on trucks.

According to him, the operatives have observed cases of overloading, especially mixed loading, on this route.

On enforcement nationwide, Mallam Shehu Mohammed said all sector commanders had been directed to ensure early deployment to identified traffic hotspots throughout the festive period.

He said that the directive to all sector commanders across the federation was to come out early and be present at hotspots with traffic challenges experience during this period.

The FRSC Corps Marshal urged motorists to conduct themselves with discipline, patience and respect for other road users, calling them to show restraint, maintain honour and support other road users.

He warned that the Corps would not tolerate intimidation or bullying on the roads, stressing that such drivers would be removed to guarantee smooth traffic flow.

Kayode Oyedare, Edited By Grace Namiji