As part of measures to ensure a safe and hitch-free movement during the Eid-El Kabir celebration, the Benue State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, (FRSC), say it has deployed 579 Regular Marshals and 107 Special Marshals across the state.
The Sector Commander, FRSC, Benue Command, Yakubu Mohammad, disclosed this in a statement, signed by the command’s Public Education Officer (PEO), Oladele Meshach.
He further explained that the deployment was for patrol, rescue, and traffic control.
He called on road users to be safety conscious and abide by safety rules and regulations, during the celebration and beyond.
The Sector Commander, also advised motorists, to avoid overloading, observe social distancing of passengers, wash their hands and use hand sanitizer to avoid the spread of the deadly Coronavirus.
Mohammad warned motorists to desist from desperation for making more money during the period, which could lead to speeding, with the attendant crashes and emphasized that any driver caught driving dangerously, would risk going to jail.
The Sector Commander reminded parents not to leave the keys of their vehicles within the reach of their under-aged children or wards.
He assured members of the public that the FRSC would always be ready to respond positively on rescue operations 24/7, and will partner with all stakeholders, to ensure safe road use in the state.
(Editor: Ifeanyi Mark)
