The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra State says it will deploy one thousand, one hundred and seventy personnel on patrol of highways during the Eld-el-Kabir celebration coming up this week.
The state’s FRSC Sector Commander, Mr Adeoye Irelewuyi, disclosed this to newsmen on Friday in Awka.
Irelewuyi said the deployment became necessary due to the high vehicular movement across the country, which usually lead to gridlocks.
He said that the deployment would also help to reduce crashes and infractions, urging road users to adhere to COVID-19 safety protocols and traffic regulations.
The state FRSC Commandant further warned that the Corps would not tolerate speeding, dangerous driving, use of phone while driving, overloading, use of rickety vehicles, illegal use of Spy number plates and other traffic offences.
“We urge the public to call 122, a toll free line, in a case of a crash or gridlock within their vicinity,” he said.
He reiterated that erring drivers to these regulations would be arrested and prosecuted.
Irelewuyi added that all flashpoints would be manned in collaboration with other sister agencies to ensure a happy Eld-el-Kabir celebration, and wished all Muslim faithful a happy Eld-el-Kabir celebration.
Federal Government on Thursday, declared July 20 and 21 public holidays to celebrate the Eld-el-Kabir.
