The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Delta Command, has deployed 1,596 personnel including regular and special marshals to various locations in the state to ensure safety during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
The Sector Commander of FRSC, Mr Frederick Ogidan, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Asaba, the state capital.
Ogidan said that a total of 1,596 personnel, 20 operational vehicles, two ambulances, two power bikes, and others would be deployed across the state.
“There will be two critical routes to be manned, five traffic control camps will be set up, and two help areas.
“A 70-ton tow truck and four private tow trucks will be deployed for operation zero tolerance to reduce road traffic crashes in Delta State,” he said.
The sector commander said there would be 24-hour traffic monitoring and calming on all major roads with the use of red flags on the highway.
“Mobile Courts will be in session on the major roads and targeted offences will be overloading, excessive speed, dangerous/reckless driving. Driving under the influence of alcohol and other illicit substances.
“Distressed or stranded motorists in the event of a road traffic crash should call our 122 toll-free number for immediate help,” he said.
He urged motorists to drive with caution and pay attention to other road users. “Even the passengers should not board overloaded vehicles, they should talk to the driver and if he is not listening, they should drop at the next available bus stop.
“They can alert any FRSC official or security agency on the road,” he said. (NAN)
