Federal Road Safety Corps, Lagos Sector Command has commenced Special Patrol Operation for the 2021 Eid-El-Kabir Sallah celebration in Lagos state.

Sector Commander, Corps Commander Olusegun Ogungbemide said the command had deployed Regular Marshals, Operational vehicles, tow trucks and rescue materials towards a crash and traffic free Eid-el-Kabir Sallah celebration.

Ogungbemide said a total of 1,500 Regular Mashals has been deployed to critical corridors across the state for traffic control especially around OPIC-Kara end of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, clearing of obstructions, prompt rescue operations and Public Enlightenment programs.

He also stated that 30 Patrol vehicles, 2 bikes, 2 Ambulances, 3 tow trucks would be used by 13 Units and 5 Outpost Commands between July 16- 25, 2021 during the operation.

In his words, the operation would cover the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Lagos-Badagry Expressway, Lekki-Ibeju-Epe axis, Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, Ikorodu- Epe – Ijebu Ode corridor.

According to him, the focus of the operation will be on Excessive speeding, Latching and twist lock violation, seat belt and Child restraint violation, danger of overloading, dangerous overtaking, use of phone while driving, tyre violation among others.

He says the recent upsurge of Covid-19 calls for consciousness by all transporters who are to should ensure they load their vehicles at 50% capacity, and that their passengers use Facemasks in line with COVID-19 protocols.

Ogungbemide, felicitate with all Muslim Faithfulls on the occasion of this year’s Eid-El-Kabir Sallah celebration.

He charged all motorists to obey traffic rules and regulations.

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

His statement is made available by FRSC Public Education Officer,
Route Commander Olabisi Sonusi