Eid-el- Fitr: FRSC deploys 1,820 personnel, 16 patrol vehicles , 3 ambulances in Kano

The Federal Road Safety Corps has deployed 1,820 Personnel comprising 120 Officers, 1250 Marshals, and 450 Special Marshals in Kano to ensure crash-free and smooth traffic flow during the forthcoming Eid el Fitr Sallah celebrations.

It said the deployment is for effective enforcement of traffic laws, traffic control at strategic locations across the State (including Routes leading to Eid Praying grounds), emergency rescue services and removal of road obstructions during the festive period.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Kano Sector Commander, Corps Commander Zubairu Mato and sent to Solacebase on Monday.

The statement said 16 Patrol vehicles, 3 Ambulances, and 1 heavy-duty tow trucks are also deployed for the week-long Operation which commences Tuesday 11th May 2021 till  17th May 2021.

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‘’ The objective of the Operation is to enhance FRSC visibility on the road through deployment of personnel and logistics with a view to reducing road traffic crashes, fatalities and injuries on roads and to ensure strict compliance to COVID-19 Health protection Report 2021, as well as to ensure speedy removal of obstruction on our Roads, ‘’said the statement.

The statement said it is also aimed at enlightening members of the public on the need to use the road safely during the festive period.

‘’The Command has already commenced aggressive public sensitization campaigns and Stakeholders’ engagements to ensure effective compliance to the PTF’s directives on COVID-19 protocol for inter-state travels; use of face mask by Commuters and sanitation of Motor Parks against spread of Covid-19 virus, social distancing in commuter vehicles, ensure adequate ventilation in Commuter vehicles while on transit, use of  hand sanitizers by driver’s and passengers, among others.’’

According to the statement, the Operation will be focused on traffic violations such as speed violation, overloading including enforcement of social distancing in commuter vehicles in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 through inter state travels.

Others include, wrongful overtaking, lane indiscipline, road obstruction, dangerous driving, use of phone while driving, use of Seat Belt/ child restraint use violation, Route violations, Passenger manifest violations, Mechanically deficient vehicle violations, Unlatched and twist locks containers violation, illegal use of SPY number plates and COVID-19 HPR 2021.

It advises motorists and other road users to obey traffic rules, regulations and drive with care within the period and beyond.

‘’He urges Members of the Public to report Road obstructions and Road traffic crashes to nearest FRSC office within the State or calls: 08077690490, 08077690771,08077690012, 122(FRSC Toll-free),                   112 (National Toll-free Emergency Number)’’

The Sector Commander further assured the General Public of the FRSC Kano State Command’s commitment to ensuring crash-free Sallah celebrations in the State and warned that traffic violations would not be tolerated. The Patrol Operatives would arrest anyone caught violating the traffic rules and sanctioned according to the law.