FRSC launches special Easter patrols to curb road violations
The Federal Road Safety Corps has announced the start of its Easter Special Patrol Operations to ensure safer roads during the holiday period. According to a statement by Ag. Corps Public Education Officer, Felicia Kalu, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, emphasized the need for increased vigilance due to higher traffic volumes. The operation will focus on major highways and enforce strict compliance with traffic regulations. The FRSC is also deploying mobile courts and enhanced public awareness campaigns to promote road safety.
What happened
- The FRSC launched the 2026 Easter Special Patrol Operations, scheduled to run from April 1 to 8, 2026.
- Shehu Mohammed stated that personnel and logistics have been deployed along high-risk and high-traffic routes nationwide.
- The operation targets violations such as speeding, overloading, dangerous driving, lane indiscipline, and use of mobile phones while driving.
- Mobile courts will be stationed along major routes for immediate prosecution of traffic offenders.
- Public enlightenment campaigns will be intensified through National Traffic Radio 107.1 FM and other media platforms, with emergency contact numbers provided for road users.
