The Corps Marshal , Federal Road Safety Corps , Dr Boboye Oyeyemi has directed Commanding Officers across all formations of the Corps to commence immediate clampdown on rickety vehicles plying Nigerian roads. The clampdown, he stated is an integral part of rejigged efforts of the Corps in the year 2021 to further reduce road traffic crashes across the country.
The order was contained in a statement signed by the Corps Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps on Tuesday at the National Headquarters , Abuja.
By this announcement, Zonal Coamding Officers and Sector Commanders have been given an express directive to commence a nationwide arrest, impoundment and prosecution of owners or operators of such vehicles.
The Corps Marshal stated that the operation which will take place nationwide , is part of the Corps commitment towards enhancing the tempo of its operational activities and create a safer motoring environment in the country. The operation is also premised on the realisation of its 2021 strategic goals of reducing road traffic crashes by 15% and fatalities by 20%.
The Corps Marshal enjoined motorists to ensure regular maintenance of their vehicles in view of inherent traffic hazards associated with abandoned broken down vehicles especially at night.
Speaking on the seriousness of the riot act, Kazeem stated that severe punishment awaits anyone apprehended in the act, including impoundment of the vehicle, payment of fines and compulsory road safety education.
The statement stated that by this statement, the public is called to assist the Corps by reporting any rickety vehicle sighted in the road to spokesperson through the FRSC Toll free numbers 122.
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