The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Osun State has announced the deployment of 555 personnel for the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Corps Commander Sunday Tayo Adebayo, leading the Osun sector command, disclosed this initiative on Friday through a statement by the sector’s public education officer, Agnes Ogungbemi.
In addition to the staff, the FRSC will also mobilize three ambulances, two roadside clinics, one tow truck, and fifteen patrol vehicles to ensure safety during the festivities. This operation aligns with directives from FRSC headquarters for the Sallah period.
Commander Adebayo explained that the week-long operation will run from May 25 to May 31, 2026, involving both the sector command and its unit commands. He emphasized collaboration with other uniformed agencies to manage vehicular movement effectively.
“This season will be bustling with activities as we manage traffic flow throughout the festive period,” Adebayo stated. “Our week-long operations conclude on May 31, 2026. There is no better time than now to emphasize road safety.”
The FRSC boss highlighted the corps’ statutory role in clearing road obstructions and analyzing causes of road traffic crashes (RTCs). He noted that FRSC aims to mitigate risks and propose solutions to enhance road safety and the well-being of Nigerians.
All resources from the sector command and its units will be fully utilized across the state. Adebayo urged motorists to cooperate with FRSC personnel, obey traffic rules, and adhere to speed limits. “We cannot do it alone,” he said, calling on media partners to disseminate safety messages to homes, offices, and places of worship.
“Road safety is everybody’s business. We must unite to prevent needless loss of lives. Behind every road safety statistic lies a human being—a child, parent, colleague, or loved one. Route violations, wrongful overtaking, speeding, and overloading must cease,” he added.