Eid-el-Kabir: FRSC deploys 723 operatives in Imo

Corps Commander of the Federal Safety Corps (FRSC) in Imo, Mr Evaristus Ebeniro, says the command has deployed 723 operatives to ensure a hitch-free Eid-el-Kabir celebration in the state.

The Corps Commander made the disclosure while addressing newsmen in Owerri.

Ebeniro, who thanked the Corps Marshal , Shehu Mohammed, for logistics and other support, said the operatives consisted of 369 regular officers and 354 special marshals.

He added that 12 patrol vehicles, three ambulances and two tow trucks have been dispatched to various locations in the state for use by the operatives.

These, he said, would help to achieve a reduction in road traffic crashes, fatalities and injuries as well as aid prompt response to road traffic emergencies and unhindered engagement with road users.

“ We expect a slight increase in vehicular traffic across the state especially in the interstate roads such as the Owerri-PortHarcourt, Owerri-Umuahia and other traffic hotspots such as the Douglas road and Control post.

“ At the headquarters, there is a situation room that monitors road situation and shares information with relevant state commands “, he said.

He advised drivers to be civil, courteous and realize that family, friends and loved ones await them and the commuters, hence the need to avoid over speeding and reckless driving.

“ To reduce road accidents, trucks should not be used to convey passengers, drink-driving must be avoided at all cost and drivers must show a high level of respect for life by being safety conscious “, he said.

“ In the event of an emergency, the general public should please call the following phone numbers : 112 and 122 which are toll free as well as the Commander’s official phone number 08077690904 “, he said.