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FRSC deploys 555 personnel for Eid special patrol in Osun

From The Punch · () English

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  • The Federal Road Safety Corps has deployed 555 personnel for special patrols during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations in Osun State.
  • The week-long operation, from May 25 to May 31, aims to prevent accidents and ensure smooth traffic flow.
  • Rising transport fares due to increased petrol prices are causing hardship for travelers during the festive period.

The Osun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has mobilized 555 personnel for a special patrol operation during the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The week-long exercise, scheduled from May 25 to May 31, will cover the entire state with the primary goals of preventing road accidents and ensuring unimpeded traffic flow for travelers.

The statutory responsibilities of the corps include clearing obstructions on roads, identifying causes of road traffic accidents and proffering solutions to them.

· Sunday AdebayoThe Osun Sector Commander outlined the FRSC's duties during the special patrol.

Sector Commander Mr. Sunday Adebayo announced that the operation will involve the deployment of essential resources, including three ambulances, two roadside clinics, one tow truck, and 15 patrol vehicles. The FRSC will collaborate with other security agencies to fulfill its mandate, which includes clearing road obstructions and identifying the root causes of traffic accidents to implement solutions.

The cost of transportation cannot stable due to increase in petrol price.

· Kola AyanfeA driver explained the impact of fuel prices on transport fares.

Adebayo urged all road users to strictly adhere to traffic regulations, avoid speeding, and cooperate with FRSC officials to ensure safety during the festive period. He also appealed to media organizations and other stakeholders to continue supporting campaigns aimed at reducing road accidents and promoting safe driving practices.

Travellers should plan their movement in order not to be financially stranded on the way during the festive period.

· Kola AyanfeA driver advised travelers on managing their finances during the holidays.

In a related development, travelers are facing increased transportation costs due to the recent hike in petrol prices. Many road users have expressed concern over the rising fares, which are impacting their ability to travel for the celebrations. Drivers attribute the unstable costs to the increased price of fuel. Commuters are advised to plan their journeys carefully to avoid financial difficulties. There are calls for the government to address the fuel price volatility and regulate transportation fares to provide relief to citizens, especially during festive periods.

The government should find lasting solutions to the hike in transportation fare that has hindered many people from embarking on long journey especially for the festivity.

· Kola AyanfeA driver appealed to the government to address the rising transport costs.
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