Federal Road Safety Corps has deployed seventy-four personnel, three patrol vans and one ambulance to patrol the Benin-Ore expressway during the Easter period.

Its Ore Unit Commander in Ondo, Philip Ozonandi, said the special patrol was to ensure free flow of traffic on the road before, during and after the Easter celebration.

Ozonandi also said the measure was to check the excesses of some motorists in violating traffic rules which might lead to road crashes during the period.

“The special patrol for the Easter celebration began on Wednesday nationwide, and we have deployed 74 personnel, three patrol vans and one ambulance on the Benin-Ore expressway.

“The special patrol is to ensure free flow of traffic for commuters and to check the excesses of motorists against the violation of traffic rules which can cause road crashes.

“We also will monitor reckless driving, over speeding, overloading, use of expired tyres, driving without seat belts, phone calls while driving, driving without drivers’ licences,” Ozonandi said.

He, however, urged motorists to be patient and drive safely to avert dangers and road crashes, especially in areas where road constructions were ongoing.

The FRSC unit commander also urged the public to call the FRSC toll-free number 112 and 211 in case of any eventuality or emergency on the Benin-Ore expressway.