The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has allocated 800 personnel for highway patrol in Kogi State as a crucial aspect of its Operation Zero Road Traffic Crash during the festive season.
According to Mr. Samuel Oyedeji, the state FRSC Sector Commander, this initiative, which commenced on December 15, is slated to conclude on Monday, January 15, as disclosed in a statement released in Lokoja on Wednesday.
Oyedeji emphasized the importance of motorists adhering to traffic regulations, urging them to refrain from dangerous driving practices, overloading vehicles, and using cell phones while driving.
“This is because enforcement will be focused on checkmating and sanctioning traffic offenders to curb unnecessary loss of lives on the highways,” he said.
According to him, the deployment includes regular and special marshals, 25 patrol vehicles, 3 ambulances, and a heavy-duty tow truck to ensure free movement of vehicles during and after the yuletide.
