The Federal Road Safety Corps has commenced nationwide special patrol operations ahead of the 2026 Eid El-Kabir celebrations, deploying more than 30,000 personnel to ensure safer highways and smooth movement across the country.
The operation, which runs from May 25 to 31, involves Regular and Special Marshals strategically positioned on major roads nationwide as part of the Corps’ annual festive season intervention.
According to a statement issued by the Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, the exercise is aimed at reducing road traffic crashes, fatalities, congestion and other emergencies associated with increased vehicular movement during the celebration period.
The Corps said the special patrol would focus on traffic control, management of identified black spots and flashpoints, prompt rescue services, removal of road obstructions and strict enforcement of traffic regulations.
Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, reassured Nigerians of the agency’s preparedness to ensure safety during the festive period.
He urged motorists to exercise patience and discipline by avoiding excessive speeding, dangerous overtaking, drunk driving, night journeys and other unsafe practices capable of endangering lives.
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