Kaduna FRSC Deploys Over 1,000 Personnel For Crash-Free Easter

The Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC), Kaduna State Command says it has deployed 1,653 personnel comprising 253 officers, 900 Marshals and 500 Specials Marshals in the state as Christians celebrate Easter.

The Sector Commander, Hafiz Mohammed, who disclosed this in Kaduna on Friday, said the deployment is part of FRSC’s resolve to ensure sanity and safety on Kaduna highways, especially during this year’s Easter celebrations.

Mohammed added that 28 patrol vehicles, seven ambulances, one heavy duty tow truck and 14 patrol bikes have been deployed along the designated routes of the Kaduna state as parts of measure towards ensuring hitch-free Easter celebrations between April 13 to 20, 2022.

“It is also designed to address the perennial rise in violation of traffic rules and regulations, especially during festive seasons, such as speed limit violation, mechanical defects, worn out tyres, seatbelt and child restraint violation.

According to him, intensive patrol is aimed at addressing the spate of avoidable road crashes usually associated with the upsurge in human and vehicular traffic density across the country.

He explained that the exercise is to conform with the Corps 2022 strategic goals of accomplishing 15 percent reduction in Road Traffic Crash fatality.

Mohammed urged the motoring public to watch out for diversions and black spots along Abuja-Kaduna-Kano expressway, currently undergoing construction.

“This will affect places like Rigachikun, Maraban Jos, Kwanan Tsintsiya, Lamban Zango and Danmagaji along Zaria axis, Kakau, Olam farms, Audu Jongwam,Audu Ogbe Farms, Katari and Jere along Kaduna-Abuja Highway.

He enjoined commuters to monitor their drivers and employ subtle approach to call them to order or call FRSC on 122 Toll free line in case of any form of reckless driving.

“The Command wishes the motoring Public a Happy Easter and crash-free celebrations,” Mohammed said.