FRSC apprehends 281,421 road traffic offenders in 6 months
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FRSC apprehends 281,421 road traffic offenders in 6 months

At least 281,421 traffic offenders were arrested between January and June 2023 across the country. DAILY POST reports.

The Spokesman, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) Bisi Kazeem, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday that those arrested committed 307,554 offences.

“The Corps arrested no fewer than 281,421 for committing 307,554 offences across the 36 states of the federation and the FCT,’’ he said.InformationGuideNigeria

ACM Kazeem also told NAN that the use of body cameras by FRSC’s operatives since 2021 had helped it to leverage technology to improve its field operations.NYSC Portal

The technology, he added, had also helped to curtail violations of traffic rules and regulations and had been effective during patrol and surveillance operations.

“The impact of the device on general operations of the Corps cannot be overemphasised.JAMB Result

“It helps in the area of traffic monitoring, rescue operations, and real-time information gathering for decision-making.

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“The device is also relevant in keeping operatives focused and determined while delivering service with dignity,’’ Kazeem said.JAMB Portal

He warned motorists to ensure strict compliance with traffic rules and regulations and to maintain their vehicles properly before taking them to the highways, stressing that there would be no waiver on violations.

The FRSC spokesman maintained that only compliance with best practices of road use would guarantee the safety of all road users.

“Road traffic crashes are avoidable if motorists adhere strictly to traffic rules,’’ Kazeem told NAN

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Essien, Goodnews is a gruaduate of Communication Arts, University of Uyo, Uyo; Currently working at Infoguide Media as a news writer.

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