Emma Elekwa
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Sector Command, has deployed over 210 personnel for the 2026 Eid-el Kabir Special Patrol Operations across the state.
Sector Commander, Corps Commander, Bridget Asekhanuo who disclosed this on Monday said the personnel comprise Regular and Special Marshals to ensure safer roads, seamless traffic flow, and prompt emergency response during the festive period.
According to her, the special patrol operation, which began on May 25 and will run through May 31, 2026, forms part of the Corps’ annual strategic intervention aimed at promoting road safety and managing the anticipated increase in vehicular movement associated with the Eid El-Kabir celebrations.
“The operation is designed to enhance public enlightenment, reduce road traffic crashes, fatalities, and injuries, ensure traffic decongestion, facilitate immediate clearance of road obstructions, enforce traffic regulations, and effectively respond to emergencies on highways throughout the state.
“To guarantee efficient service delivery during the exercise, the Command has fully mobilized operational equipment and logistics, including patrol vehicles, ambulances, tow trucks, motorcycles, radar guns, breathalyzers, and other traffic management resources.
“Special attention has also been given to traffic control at the Bridge Head, Onitsha, and other strategic routes across the state.
Critical traffic offences
Speaking on the operation, Asekhanuo said the special patrol would focus on critical traffic offences that contribute significantly to road crashes.
“These include excessive speeding, dangerous driving, wrongful overtaking, overloading, lane indiscipline, use of mobile phones while driving, operation of mechanically deficient vehicles, use of expired or worn-out tyres, passenger manifest violations, and other traffic-related offences.
“To strengthen enforcement and ensure compliance with traffic regulations, mobile courts would be deployed for the speedy prosecution of traffic offenders.
“In addition, all emergency response and rescue teams have been placed on maximum alert to ensure prompt intervention whenever necessary,” she added.
The Sector Commander also noted that the Command will work in close collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, the Anambra State Traffic Management Agency and the OCHA Brigade to enhance traffic management, security, and emergency response throughout the festive period.
She urged motorists, passengers and other road users to cooperate with traffic management agencies by obeying all traffic rules and regulations, avoiding risky driving behaviours, and prioritizing safety throughout the celebrations.
“The FRSC Anambra Sector Command wishes all Muslim faithful a peaceful and joyous Eid-el Kabir celebration and reassures the public of its commitment to ensuring safer roads for all,” she stated.
