The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Bauchi state has deployed 820 personnel and commenced ‘operation Eid-el-kabir’ to ensure a hitch-free celebration.
Mr Istifanus Ibrahim, the Sector Commander of FRSC in the state, stated this in an interview with newsmen on Thursday.
According to him, the personnel includes both regular and special marshals, adding that they had been deployed to strategic locations and praying grounds for traffic control.
He explained that the corps also deployed 18 patrol vehicles, five ambulances, six tow trucks to strategic locations across the state for enforcement, traffic control, rescue services and clearing of anticipated road obstruction during the Sallah celebrations.
“The command will ensure zero road traffic crash, prompt clearance of obstructions and ensure free flow of traffic due to the anticipated high volume of human and vehicular traffic during the period.
“In order to achieve effective compliance to road traffic rules throughout the period, FRSC Bauchi will carry out mobile court sittings, public enlightenment in motor parks, Mosques, Churches and on media platforms,” he said.
Ibrahim further reiterated the need for all Stakeholders to work together to reduce road traffic crashes on the roads.
The Sector Commander, who explained that the ‘Operation Eid-el-kabir’ commenced on Thursday, 5th of June, added that it would last till 11th of June, 2025.
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