The Federal Road Safety Corps has commenced a nationwide special patrol operation in preparation for the Eid el-Kabir celebrations slated for Friday.
The operation, which runs from June 5 to June 11, aims to ensure road safety and manage traffic flow during the festive period.
According to a statement signed by Corps Spokesman, Olusegun Ogungbemide, on Wednesday, over 36,000 personnel, including regular and special marshals, will be deployed across the country.
The operation will be supported by 750 patrol vehicles, 120 ambulances, 25 tow trucks, and more than 200 motorbikes.
The statement noted that the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, disclosed that the special patrol is designed to facilitate free vehicular movement, enable prompt rescue operations, and promptly clear road obstructions.
Mohammed stressed the corps’ commitment to reducing road traffic crashes through effective patrols and public enlightenment.
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