The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr. Shehu Mohammed, has expressed serious concerns over the persistent violation of road safety regulations by some commercial drivers, particularly regarding overloading and the dangerous practice of carrying both goods and passengers despite repeated warnings and campaigns.
During a monitoring exercise for the ongoing Sallah special operation along the Lokoja-Zuba-Kaduna highway, Mr. Mohammed emphasized that the FRSC will continue to arrest and prosecute motorists who flout road safety laws and pose a threat on Nigerian roads.
Mr. Mohammed highlighted the importance of continued engagement with transport union leaders and other stakeholders to address this issue. He noted that the persistent violation of these regulations is detrimental to the country’s image.
“Overloading small cars with two passengers in the front seat and combining goods with passengers in trailers is completely unacceptable. The Corps will not tolerate these practices,” he stated.
In preparation for the Sallah festivities, the FRSC has implemented comprehensive measures for effective traffic management. FCT Sector Commander Mr. Muta’a Chorrie, addressing stakeholders during the FRSC’s 10-day Sallah operation across the six area councils, announced the mobilization of 2,517 personnel to manage traffic in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Mr. Chorrie mentioned that both regular and special Marshals have been strategically positioned, particularly around prayer grounds, to control traffic. He assured that all entry and exit points, as well as areas with high traffic volume, have been accounted for in the special operations.
He urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to adhere to traffic rules, avoid dangerous overtaking, and cooperate fully with traffic management agencies to ensure safety on FCT roads.
Mr. Chorrie also emphasized the government’s investment in road infrastructure to boost socio-economic development, underscoring the need for motorists to respect the rights of all road users. He encouraged drivers to utilize the FRSC’s toll-free number 122 in emergencies, noting that operations will be conducted around the clock.
“The command has deployed 54 patrol cars, 15 ambulances, four standby tow trucks, and 10 patrol bikes, totaling 83 vehicles,” Mr. Chorrie added.
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