The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has issued a strong advisory to drivers, urging them to steer clear of speeding, overloading, and other hazardous driving behaviors as the Muslim community gears up for the Eid-el-Kabir festivities.
This caution came from Shoba B. Akande, the Zonal Commanding Officer of FRSC Zone RS10 in Sokoto, during a gathering with journalists from the Correspondents’ Chapel in the city. Akande highlighted that the Corps has already rolled out strategies to promote safer travel throughout the holiday period.
He emphasized that road users must also fulfill their responsibility by adhering to traffic regulations. “We appeal to motorists to refrain from excessive speed, risky overtaking, vehicle overloading, route infractions, and driving while fatigued,” he stated.
He further noted that passengers have a crucial part to play by voicing concerns when drivers engage in unsafe actions that could endanger lives. To bolster the operation, Akande revealed that over 1,500 staff, comprising officers and marshals, have been stationed along key highways and accident-prone areas within the Sokoto zone.
He explained that these personnel will be equipped with patrol cars, ambulances, and other resources to facilitate swift emergency responses and maintain smooth traffic flow. The FRSC also announced intensified enforcement targeting major causes of road accidents, such as reckless driving and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Akande reaffirmed the Corps’ dedication to safeguarding lives through rigorous enforcement and public education, particularly during busy travel periods like Eid. He assured that emergency hotlines 122 and 113 remain operational around the clock for motorists requiring help.