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Eid-el-Kabir: FRSC deploys 950 officers in Kwara

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  • The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kwara State has deployed 950 personnel for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
  • The deployment includes patrol vehicles, ambulances, and a tow truck to ensure highway safety and manage traffic from May 25 to May 31.
  • FRSC aims to reduce road crashes, provide prompt rescue services, and enforce traffic rules, warning motorists against violations.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kwara State has mobilized a significant force of 950 officers, marshals, special marshals, and first responders to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow during the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.

The Sector Commander, Corps Commander Kabiru Kazeem, has ordered the strategic deployment of personnel to major highways, cities and traffic-prone areas within Ilorin and other parts of the state.

· Olayinka BasamboThe FRSC spokesperson detailed the strategic placement of personnel for the Eid-el-Kabir operation.

The special patrol operation, scheduled from May 25 to May 31, includes the deployment of 16 patrol vehicles, four ambulances, and a 70-tonne tow truck. This proactive measure aims to mitigate road crashes during the festive period, according to the Command's spokesperson, Olayinka Basambo.

Sector Commander Kabiru Kazeem has directed the strategic placement of personnel in major highways, urban centers, and traffic-prone areas across Ilorin and the state. The operation focuses on ensuring safer roads, enabling prompt rescue services, facilitating quick clearance of obstructions, and improving overall traffic management.

The deployment is aimed at reducing road traffic crashes, ensuring prompt rescue response, clearing obstructions and improving traffic flow throughout the festive period.

· Olayinka BasamboBasambo explained the primary goals of the FRSC's special patrol operation.

Public enlightenment campaigns will also be intensified at motor parks, markets, and religious centers to educate road users on safe driving practices. The FRSC will strictly enforce traffic rules, targeting offenses such as overloading, dangerous driving, speeding, and mobile phone use while driving. "The objective of this operation is not only enforcement but also the protection of lives and property during the festive season," Kazeem stated.

The objective of this operation is not only enforcement but also the protection of lives and property during the festive season.

· Kabiru KazeemThe Sector Commander emphasized the dual focus of enforcement and public safety.

Ambulances and the heavy-duty tow truck are positioned for swift emergency response and the removal of disabled vehicles. Kazeem urged motorists to drive responsibly and adhere to all safety regulations, warning, "Only the living celebrate."

Only the living celebrate.

· Kabiru KazeemKazeem issued a stern warning to motorists, urging responsible driving during the Eid-el-Kabir period.
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