Eid-El-Fitr: FRSC begins special patrol in Lagos, deploys 3,500 personnel
The Lagos State Sector Commander of FRSC, Corps Commander Olusegun Ogungbemide, said this in a statement in Lagos on Tuesday.
Ogungbemide said the command had deployed its regular and special marshals, operational vehicles, tow trucks and rescue materials towards a crash free Eid-el-Fitr and beyond.
According to him, a total of 3,500 personnel comprising regular and special marshals have been deployed to critical corridors across the state for traffic control, clearing of obstructions, prompt rescue operations and enlightenment.
“Not less than 28 Patrol vehicles, two bikes, two ambulances, three tow trucks would be used by 12 Units and five Outpost Commands between May 11 and May 17 for the exercise.
“The operation would cover the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Lagos-Badagry Expressway, Lekki-Ibeju-Epe axis, Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway as well as the Ikorodu-Epe-Ijebu Ode corridor.
“The focus of the operation will be on danger of overloading (COVID-19 50 per cent capacity loading in vehicles), dangerous overtaking, use of phone while driving, tyre violation, among others.
Ogungbemide, who wished all Muslims a happy Eid-el-Fitr celebration, admonished all motorists to drive with utmost care and obey traffic rules and regulations.
According to him, in line with the new COVID-19 consciousness all transporters should keep to all the COVID-19 travelling protocols to avoid being disrupted while on their trips.
Ogungbemide pleaded with drivers and passesngers to avoid overloading, use face masks, maintain sitting distance and use sanitisers.
The Lagos Sector Commander said motorists should dial FRSC Toll Free number 122, for prompt removal of obstructions as well as prompt rescue during Road Traffic crashes.
“While we assure motorists of our resolve and commitment to reduce road traffic crashes and fatalities, we want the cooperation of all road users and strict obedience to traffic officers.
“We wish everyone a crash free celebration,” Ogunbemide said.
