The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Command in Kano State, says it has deployed no fewer than 1,530 personnel for the sallah special operation in the state.
This is contained in a statement by the State Sector Commander, Zubairu Mato on Wednesday in Kano.
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According to him, four ambulances, 23 patrol vehicles, one heavy duty tow truck and other operational equipment had been deployed on major routes and highways to facilitate effective smooth operations.
He said the deployment of operational equipment was part of effort to ensure the free flow of traffic on critical road junctions, safety of lives and properties on highways, during the Eid-el-fitr special patrol operations which will run from April 29 to May 4.
The Sector Commander said that the deployed personnel include 994 regular Marshals and 536 Special Marshals on major routes.
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He said they are to ensure safe, smooth vehicular movement, traffic control as well to give prompt attention to victims of road traffic crashes within the festive period.
“Station officers in the 44 Local Government Areas of Kano State are also fully involved in the operations.
“Outpost, Zebra and Road side clinics located along Kano-Zaria road will work round the clock to ensure safety of lives and properties in the State,” he said.
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He, however, warned drivers to desist from committing traffic offences such as driving under the influence of alcohol and other intoxicants.
He also warned that dangerous and wrongful overtaking, overloading, over speeding, route violation, under age driving and use of phone while driving would not be condoned.
