The Federal Road Safety Corps, Niger State Command, has taken a crucial step to ensure a hitch-free Eid-el-Kabir celebration across the state. As of today, May 25, the corps has deployed 600 personnel to cover major highways and provide prompt rescue services. This special operation is designed to guarantee free flow of traffic and enhance the safety of road users before, during, and after the festive period. It's a measure that'll help prevent accidents and save lives.

A’ishat Sa’adu, the Sector Commander, announced this in a statement issued to newsmen on Monday in Minna. She noted that the command had also mobilised 12 patrol vehicles, one tow truck, and three ambulances to support the operation. According to her, this deployment is crucial in collaboration with other security agencies to safeguard lives and property throughout the celebration. They're working together to ensure everyone's safety.

Motorists and other road users are advised to obey all traffic rules and regulations, avoid speeding, and refrain from driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs so that they can arrive at their destinations alive, said A’ishat Sa’adu. They shouldn't drive when they're tired, and they should always wear their seatbelts. It's also important for them to follow traffic signs and signals.

In Jigawa, the State Command has also deployed 581 personnel, ambulances, and patrol vehicles for the Eid-el-Kabir special operation. This operation, which started on May 25 and will run until May 31, aims to ensure safe and hitch-free celebrations across the state. Yahaya Ibrahim, the spokesman of the corps, stated that the deployment comprises 461 regular personnel, 120 special marshals, eight patrol vehicles, and four ambulances positioned at strategic locations for effective monitoring and rescue services. They're stationed at major highways and roads to help prevent accidents.

The operation is focused on reducing Road Traffic Crashes (RTC) on highways and major roads in the state. The corps will embark on aggressive enforcement and mobile court operations against traffic offences such as speeding, dangerous driving, and overtaking. They'll also target lane indiscipline, route violations, overloading, use of phones while driving, and underage driving. Other offences include seatbelt and child restraint violations, passenger manifest offences, operation of mechanically deficient vehicles, loading of trailer with passengers, and illegal use of spy number plates. They won't tolerate any of these offences.

The corps has intensified public enlightenment campaigns and traffic regulations enforcement to promote responsible driving among motorists and other road users. While urging motorists and road users to obey traffic rules to ensure a peaceful and accident-free celebration, Ibrahim assured of the corps’ commitment to ensuring free flow of traffic, safety of lives and property. They're committed to doing their part to prevent accidents.

  • 600 FRSC personnel have been deployed in Niger.
  • 581 FRSC personnel have been deployed in Jigawa.
  • 12 patrol vehicles and three ambulances have been mobilised in Niger.
  • Eight patrol vehicles and four ambulances have been deployed in Jigawa.
  • The operation runs from May 25 to May 31.

The FRSC's efforts to ensure safe Eid-el-Kabir celebrations come at a time when road safety is a major concern in Nigeria. With the increase in human and vehicular movement during the festive period, the corps' deployment of personnel and equipment is a welcome development. As the country continues to grapple with the challenges of road safety, the FRSC's commitment to reducing Road Traffic Crashes and promoting responsible driving is a step in the right direction. It's what's needed to save lives.

The success of this operation will depend on the collaboration between the FRSC, other security agencies, and the public. Motorists and road users must obey traffic rules and regulations to ensure a peaceful and accident-free celebration. They shouldn't drive recklessly, and they should always follow traffic laws. The FRSC's deployment is a reminder that road safety is a collective responsibility, and everyone has a role to play in preventing accidents and saving lives. They can't do it alone.

As the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations begin, Nigerians can take comfort in the knowledge that the FRSC is working tirelessly to ensure their safety on the roads. With the corps' increased presence on major highways and the enforcement of traffic regulations, the risk of accidents will be reduced. The festive period can be enjoyed without incident, and that's what everyone wants. They won't have to worry about their safety.

The FRSC's deployment of personnel and equipment for the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations is a commendable effort to ensure road safety in Nigeria. The corps' commitment to reducing Road Traffic Crashes and promoting responsible driving is a step in the right direction. Nigerians can look forward to a safe and enjoyable festive period, and that's thanks to the FRSC's hard work. They're doing their part to make the roads safer.