Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kano Command says it has deployed 1,530 personnel for sallah special operation in the state.
The Sector Commander, Mr Zubairu Mato stated this in a media statement made available to Radio Nigeria in Kano.
The statement explains that four ambulances, 23 patrol vehicles, one heavy duty tow truck and other operational equipment will be deployed on major routes and highways to facilitate effective smooth operations.
” These were to ensure the free flow of traffic on critical road junctions, safety of lives and properties on highways, the Eid-el- fitr special patrol operations will commence on April 29 to May 4.”
The Sector Commander said that the deployed personnel include 994 regular Marshals and 536 Special Marshals on major routes.
He said they are to ensure safe, smooth vehicular movement, traffic control as well to give prompt attention to victims of road traffic crash within the festive period.
According to the statement, “station officers in the 44 Local Government Areas of Kano State are fully involved in the operations.”
“Outpost, Zebra and Road side clinic located along Kano – Zaria road will work round the clock to ensure safety of lives and properties in the State”,he said in the statement.
The Sector Commander assured motorists of personnel from Sector Command and eight units Commands will be available.
He warned drivers to desist from committing traffic offences such as driving under the influence of alcohol, drug, dangerous overtaking, overloading, over speeding, wrongful overtaking, route violation, under age driving and use of phone while driving.
Abdullahi Jalaluddeen
