Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has mobilised 925 special Marshalls, 25 patrol vehicles, four ambulances and towing trucks on highways for an accident free Sallah celebration in Kogi State.
Corps Commander Stephen Dawulung, the Kogi State FRSC Sector Commander, who made the disclosure in a statement issued in Lokoja on Sunday, said the Special Patrol became imperative due to the recklessness of some motorists during festivities.
Dawulung said that the officials deployed comprised well trained Regular and Special Marshals that were equipped with breathalysers and other surveillance equipment to keep watch over traffic on the highways.
“This deployment is in line with the mandate to ensure free and safe vehicular movements within and across the state during the Sallah holiday.
“FRSC Kogi State Sector Command is set to commence the six-day 2023 Eid-el-Kabir (Sallah) Special Patrol Operation in earnest from June 26 to July 1.
“Preparatory to this, the Command has deployed 925 men, 25 patrol vehicles, 4 ambulances and tow trucks to critical road corridors within Kogi State.
“The objectives of this Special Patrol is to ensure drastic reduction of road traffic crashes, fatalities and injuries, and prompt rescue of crash victims,” he said.
Dawulung advised motorists to always adhere to road traffic regulations, exhibit highest level of caution and discipline, and avoid any unwholesome practices such as speeding and overloading.
