By; NICHOLAS DEKERA, Kaduna
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Taraba Command has said that it has deployed officers, special marshals, patrol vehicles and ambulances to ensure free flow of traffic and prompt response in case of crashes during the Sallah period.
The Taraba Sector Commander, Corps Commander, Selina Williams, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Jalingo on Saturday.
According to her, the deployment became necessary since the celebration involves mass movement of people across the state which would pose road traffic challenges.
“This warrants the command to embark on special Sallah operations to ensure hitch-free celebrations in Taraba.
“Part of the activities lined up are robust public enlightenment at places of worship, motor parks, traffic control at Eid Fitr grounds, major roundabouts and junctions,” she said.
She noted the the focus of the operations are excessive speeding, dangerous driving, overloading, lane indiscipline, route violation and use of phone while driving.
Others are driving with worn-out tyres or without spare tyre, violation of seatbelt/child restraint use violation, passenger manifest violation and so on.
While warning that violators would be adequately sanctioned, Williams noted that the campaigns were also on print and electronic media to ensure adequate publicity.
“In case of any emergency, the command has provided toll free numbers: 122 to call for immediate response,” she said.
Williams enjoined all to drive to stay alive, while wishing everyone a joy filled sallah celebrations.