FRSC deploys 687 personnel on roads for Easter

Akpan Umoh

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Akwa Ibom Sector Command has deployed 687 personnel across the state to ensure safety on the roads during the Easter celebrations.

The Akwa Ibom Sector Commander, Mr Oga Ochi, disclosed this in press statement issued in Uyo and made available to newsmen on Wednesday and warned drivers and all road users to avoid speeding.

Ochi said the command was embarking on nation wide patrol tagged, “Easter Special Patrol” to ensure that road users obey all traffic rules and regulations to avoid road traffic crashes during the period.

He reminded road users that easter celebrations always characterised by increased vehicular movement and human traffic as individuals travel for one events or the other.

“We wish to alert the motoring public on the perceived road hazards associated with festive periods. The Easter period being a season of celebration is characterized by increased vehicular movement and human traffic as individuals travel for one event or another both within and outside the state. 

“The command hereby warn all road users to desist from any act capable of exposing them to traffic risks during this period. All are enjoined to obey traffic rules and regulations to avoid the occurrence of Road Traffic Crashes. 

“A total of 687 operatives of Akwa Ibom State Sector Command have been deployed at different routes to ensure free flow of traffic, clearing of obstructions and full enforcement on traffic infractions within the period. 

“Critical offences such as Speeding, dangerous Driving, overloading, Route violation, Lane Indiscipline, use of phone while driving, drunk driving, mechanically deficient/ rickety vehicles, Violation of COVID 19 protocols among others will not be condoned by the Corps as erring offenders will be duly sanctioned,” Ochi said.

The sector commander urged road users to ensure total obedience to rules and regulations while using the roads and assuring that the command has put in place a stand- by rescue team for immediate response to crashes.