The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed 25,224 operatives, 7,100 officers, 18,124 Marshals and 15,225 Special Marshals to manage traffic along the various road corridors to curb the gridlock usually experienced by travellers during the yuletide.
The Corps Marshal, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, disclosed that the men would ensure smooth trips for travellers during the nationwide end of the year special patrol.
Besides the personnel, Boboye added that 580 patrol vehicles, 92 ambulances, 17 tow trucks and 73 motorbikes would be involved in the exercise.
He further said that a total of 22 help areas and 10 traffic control camps had been earmarked to provide prompt attention to accident victims and ensure prompt removal of obstructions and other things.
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Oyeyemi stated, “Accordingly, 48 areas have been identified across the country and would be adequately manned by dedicated personnel who work in commands that are within the designated areas to ensure proximity and benefits of familiarity with the terrain.”
The Corps Marshal identified the alternative routes as including Lokoja-Kabba-Ayere-Akunu-Ise junction-Ikare—Ado-Ekiti-Ijesha; Lokoja-Kabba-Ayere; Lokoja-Okene-Ogori-Magogo-Owo; 9th Mile-Udi-Oji River-Ufuma-Umunze and others.
