The Akwa Ibom State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced the deployment of 662 personnel, along with 10 patrol vehicles, two ambulances, and one tow truck, strategically positioned to cover critical areas. This deployment aims to increase visibility and prevent road crashes during the Easter celebrations.
In a statement issued in Uyo, the Sector Commander of FRSC in the State, Mr. Matthew Olonisaye, emphasized the importance of motorists exercising caution and adhering to all traffic rules and regulations to ensure their safety and that of others while traveling during this period.
Olonisaye assured that the deployed personnel and resources are geared towards ensuring swift response to distress calls and the timely removal of any obstructions from the highways, thereby enhancing road safety throughout the festive season.
“To enhance the Corps’ visibility and ensure adequate and strategic deployment of personnel and material resources and to ensure free-flow of traffic for ease of doing business in Akwa Ibom State, as well as align with the Corps strategic goal of five per cent reduction in road traffic deaths and injuries.
“A total of 662 operatives, including Special Marshals have been strategically deployed ahead of the Easter Season Celebration to man major routes in the state for traffic control/calming while 10 Patrol Vehicles two Ambulances and one Tow Truck are deployed for effective coverage of critical areas,” Olonisaye said.
The sector commander warned against dangerous driving, wrongful overtaking, driving against traffic, speeding and overloading vehicles with passengers and goods.
“Remember! Life has neither duplicate nor, spare parts. So, we must consciously strive to protect and safeguard our lives, especially while using or sharing the roads with others, realising that our family members, friends and well-wishers eagerly wait to receive and welcome us back home alive,” he said.
The sector commander called on all road users to remain active by observing traffic rules and regulations; obey all traffic signs, apply common sense speed limits at best and promptly report any road incident and other emergencies to the FRSC.
