Lagos Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, has commenced Special Patrol Operation for the Eid-el-Fitr celebration in the state.

It had deployed its Regular and Special Marshals, Operational vehicles, tow trucks and rescue materials towards crash free Eid-el-Fitr and beyond.

According to its Sector Commander, Corps Commander Olusegun Ogungbemide, a total of three thousand five hundred personnel comprising Regular and Special Marshals were deployed to critical corridors across the state for traffic control, clearing of obstructions, prompt rescue operations and Enlightenment.

In his words, twenty-eight Patrol vehicles, two bikes, two Ambulances, three tow trucks would be used by twelve Units and five Outpost Commands between today and Monday for the exercise.

He noted that the operation would cover the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Lagos-Badagry Expressway, Lekki-Ibeju-Epe axis, Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway and the Ikorodu- Epe – Ijebu Ode corridor.

According to him, the focus of the operation will be on danger of overloading Covid-19, fifty percent capacity loading in vehicles), dangerous overtaking, use of phone while driving, tyre violation among others.

Ogungbemide, who wished all Muslims a happy Eid-el-Fitr celebration, admonished all motorists to drive with utmost care and obey traffic rules and regulations.

According to him, in line with the new Covid-19 consciousness all transporters should keep to all the covid-19 travelling protocol to avoid being disrupted while on their trips.

Ogungbemide said: “Avoid overloading, use face masks, maintain sitting distance and use sanitizers.

For prompt removal of obstructions and prompt rescue during Road Traffic crashes, he said motorists should dial FRSC Toll Free number 122.

“While we assure motorists of our resolve and commitment to reduce road traffic crashes and fatalities, we want the cooperation of all road users and strict obedience to traffic officers. We wish everyone a crash free celebration.”

This is contained in a statement by FRSC Public Education Officer, Route Commander Olabisi Sonusi.