ONE WEEK SPECIAL OPERATION :FRSC ARRESTS 563 OFFENDERS IN FCT

The Federal Road Safety Corps FRSC FCT Command in the ongoing Operation Restore Sanity has arrested 254 offenders for committing 563 traffic Offences in the last one week in the territory.

The Special Operation was carried out in collaboration with the Nigerian Correctional Service and The Nigerian Army Brigade of Guard to address the rising tide of traffic indiscipline along the busy Abuja -Nyanya Corridor notorious for route violation, overloading and reckless driving

“In all, 254 offenders were arraigned for committing a total of 563 traffic-related offences.

“The offences cut across a wide spectrum, including: Seatbelt violation 129 cases, Driver’s licence violation 122 cases, Overloading 111 cases, as well as Route violation 63 cases”

“In a striking case, Hussaini Kabir, who not only committed traffic offences but also impersonated the military, was handed a five day community service sentence to be served at Mambilla Barracks ”

Speaking on the outcome of the exercise, FRSC Corps Marshal, Mallam Shehu Mohammed, commended the FCT Command for sustaining special interventions aimed at deterring violators and restoring discipline on the roads.

Mallam Shehu Mohammed explained that the Mobile Court sittings were held at his instance, as part of a deliberate national strategy to curb traffic indiscipline.

According to the FRSC Boss, similar exercises will be replicated across all states of the Federation to strengthen enforcement, deter habitual violators, and promote safer roads nationwide.

The Corps Marshal however warned motorists to desist from dangerous driving, route violation, overloading, and all forms of recklessness, stressing that the FRSC will not relent in prosecuting offenders to safeguard lives and restore sanity on Nigerian roads.