FRSC Deploys 1, 530 Personnel To Mount Kano Roads During Sallah Festivities

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Command in Kano State, has deployed 1,530 personnel for the Sallah special operation in the state.

The State FRSC Sector Commander, Zubairu Mato, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Kano.

He added that four ambulances, 23 patrol vehicles, one heavy-duty tow truck and other operational equipment have been deployed on major routes and highways to facilitate effective smooth operations.

He said these were to ensure the free flow of traffic on critical road junctions, and the safety of lives and properties on highways, indicating that the Eidil -Fitr special patrol operations will run from 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, and traffic control as well as to give prompt attention to victims of road traffic crashes during the festive period.

According to the statement, “station officers in the 44 Local Government Areas of Kano State are also fully involved in the operations.

“Outpost, Zebra and Roadside clinic located along Kano-Zaria road will work round the clock to ensure the safety of lives and properties in the State,” he said in the statement.

He warned drivers to desist from committing traffic offences such as driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, dangerous and wrongful overtaking, overloading, overspeeding route violation, underage driving and use of phone while driving.