The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Badagry Unit Command, on Tuesday said it has deployed 150 personnel ahead of the Christmas and New Year celebration.
The Unit Commander, Mr Yusuf Sanni told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Badagry the 150 personnel include 100 men and officers and 50 special marshals of the command
According to the unit commander, the step was taken to prevent road accidents and ensure free flow of traffic during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
He said the personnel would be stationed at black spots and accident-prone areas, to ensure that motorists abide by traffic rules.
“At present we have our officials at Agbara, the ongoing construction of road has resulted to gridlock especially at the peak hours, so we will be there to ensure movement of vehicles.
“Against route violation, we have marked areas like Limca junction, Mosefejo, Farms Embassy, French Language Village and Badagry Roundabout; we will monitor these areas 24 hours during the celebration.
“We are also collaborating with the French Language Village management so that we can construct Zebra crossing because of the children and students crossing the expressway.
“Our personnel are also along Seme Badagry expressway because of potholes on the highway.
“Our personnel and special marshals are stationed at the popular Badagry Roundabout to ensure vehicular movement during the celebration,” he said.
Sanni said that the command had been enlightening the public on the need to ensure accident-free Christmas and New Year celebration.
The unit commander said that the command would partner with para-military agencies like the police and Civil Defence, to ensure that things go well during the holidays.
He urged the motorists plying Badagry highway to obey the traffic rules and regulations in order to ensure road traffic crash during yuletide celebration.
He, however, advised motorists to ensure that their vehicles are in good condition before embarking on any trip during the festival.
