The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed no fewer than 660 personnel and 14 vehicles for a hitch-free Eid-el-Kabir celebration in Enugu State.
The Sector Commander of FRSC Enugu State Command, Mr Franklin Agbakoba, told newsmen yesterday in Enugu that the personnel already deployed included: 375 Regular Marshals and 285 Special Marshals.
Agbakoba noted that the Command had also deployed 14 vehicles, adding that the vehicles included: nine patrol vehicles, two power bikes, one emergency ambulance, one heavy duty tow truck and one light duty tow truck.
According to him, the Sallah Special Patrol code-named: ‘OPERATION EID-EL-KABIR’ will commence yesterday, June 5, and run to June 11, for seven consecutive days.
The sector commander noted that the operation would focus on ensuring the free flow of traffic and quickly removing any obstructions on the road corridors within the state.
Agbakoba emphasised that personnel would concentrate on major portions and road corridors within the state.
He said these road corridors included: Ugwuonyeama axis of Enugu-Onitsha Dual Carriageway; the Eke Obinagu axis of Enugu-Abakaliki Expressway; Obolloafor axis of 9th Mile-Nsukka-Obolloafor Road and Opi axis of Enugu-Nike-Opi Road among others.
“The objective of the operation is to enhance the Corps’ visibility on state’s roads through early deployment of personnel and logistics to ensure reduction in Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs).
“This early and proactive deployment will ensure reduction in
Road Traffic Fatalities (RTF), and Road Traffic Injuries (RTI) as well as strict enforcement of road traffic laws and regulations.
“There will be prompt rescue and response to distress calls and speedy removal of obstructions from the highways among others.
“In this special Sallah Operation, there will be result oriented public education and enlightenment, and enforcement of critical offences that induce Road Traffic Crashes,” he said.
The sector commander noted that as personnel ensure 24/7 free flow of traffic in all road corridors, “it will not overlook overloading, drunk driving, route violation, use of phone while driving, speeding and dangerous overtaking among others”.
“I wish all Nigerians a joyful and peaceful Eid Kabir celebration, and for those travelling a safe trip and for them to start their journey on time in the morning,” he added.
