Police Deploy Operatives To Ease Gridlock On Abuja-Lokoja Road

As the hardship created by the persistent gridlock on the Abuja-Lokoja Road intensifies, the Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Police Command, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, has deployed police personnel along the corridor to ensure the safety of passengers and facilitate the free flow of traffic.

A statement released on Tuesday in Lokoja by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, CSP William Ovye Aya, stated that the deployed operatives were also tasked with ensuring public safety, effective traffic control, and preventing traffic congestion and potential road accidents.

“The deployment follows the ongoing construction activities and road diversions along the highway, which have resulted in increased vehicular movement and traffic clustering.

“Present at the scene yesterday (Monday) alongside the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the CP is working hands-on on how to ease the passage of commuters.

“The proactive measure ensures smooth traffic flow and safeguards motorists and commuters. Personnel deployed include Police Mobile Force (PMF), Motor Traffic Section, Safer Highway Patrol Teams, Rapid Response Squad and other conventional police units,” the PPRO said.

According to Aya, these personnel have been strategically positioned at critical points, diversion routes, and designated checkpoints to regulate vehicular movement, prevent gridlock, and ensure prompt response to any traffic or security-related challenges.

He added that the Commissioner of Police has equally charged the deployed officers and men to discharge their duties with the highest level of professionalism, firmness, and civility, while ensuring strict compliance with traffic regulations and safety measures.

“Members of the public, particularly motorists plying the Lokoja–Abuja Highway, are advised to exercise patience, obey traffic instructions, observe road signs and diversions, and cooperate fully with law enforcement officers deployed for traffic management duties,” Aya said.

The PPRO stated that the Command remained resolute in its commitment to protecting lives and property, and would continue to deploy proactive strategies to ensure safety and order on major highways across the state.