No fewer than 100 traffic offenders were arrested last week by the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, FCT Command during the ongoing “Operation Green Light Enforcement” in the city centre.
Muta’a Chorrie, FCT Sector Commander, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Abuja.
Chorrie remarked that most vehicles, particularly commercial drivers, have developed the practice of disregarding traffic lights.
He cautioned that the FRSC would continue to discipline traffic offenders, regardless of status, in order to maintain road safety.
He also addressed the issue of indiscriminate parking by business cars, stating that the Corps has enhanced police personnel’s mobility to combat road users’ excesses.
“The FCT command has been engaging with transport union leaders in regular meetings to address the menace in the six area councils of the territory.
“We arrested 100 traffic offenders within seven days in FCT. We will not relent until sanity is restored on our highways,” he said.
Chorrie, on the other hand, urged motorists to avoid overloading, warning that the Corps would not allow individuals who harmed the country’s image.
The FRSC chief also warned Nigerians to avoid boarding overcrowded cars, which are harder to handle during emergencies.
“With the rainy season setting in, we urge road users to drive within approved speed limits and park at convenient places when the rain is heavy,” he said.
