Rivers State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) will deploy no fewer than 427 Regular officers/Marshals, 450 Volunteer Special Marshals, 10 Operational Vehicles and 2 Ambulances for the special patrol during the Eid El-Kabir celebration. The FRSC in a statement signed by its Public Education Officer Mr John Michael and made available to Newsmen on Tuesday said that the patrol was a proactive approach towards ensuring an accident-free celebration. The statement revealed that the FRSC would ensure that all hands are on deck to ensure safety on the highways during the celebration in the interest of residents of the state. The statement also revealed that there would be an intensified enforcement of penalties against overloading and other possible life-threatening offences. “We would ensure hitch-free traffic flow and prompt rescue of road Traffic Crash Victims where the need arises,” it added.

Source: Nigerian Tribune July 29, 2020 07:41 UTC