The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra State has commenced a statewide special patrol ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, deploying more than 210 personnel to manage traffic and improve road safety during the festive period.
The operation, which began on May 25 and will conclude on May 31, is part of the agency’s annual strategy to address the surge in vehicular movement usually associated with major celebrations.
According to the command, both regular officers and special marshals have been assigned to key locations across the state to ensure orderly traffic flow, quick emergency response, and effective enforcement of traffic regulations.
The command stated, “The Federal Road Safety Corps, Anambra State Sector Command, has deployed over 210 personnel for the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir special patrol operations across the state.
“To guarantee efficient service delivery during the exercise, the Command has fully mobilised operational equipment and logistics, including patrol vehicles, ambulances, tow trucks, motorcycles, radar guns, breathalysers, 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.”
As part of the exercise, the FRSC will focus on traffic violations that contribute significantly to road crashes and fatalities.
“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,” it added.
The command also disclosed that mobile courts would be deployed to facilitate the prompt prosecution of offenders, while emergency and rescue teams have been placed on standby throughout the operation.
“In addition, all emergency response and rescue teams have been placed on maximum alert to ensure prompt intervention whenever necessary,” she stated.
The Sector Commander, Bridget Asekhauno, said the corps would work alongside the Nigeria Police Force, the Anambra State Traffic Management Agency, and the OCHA Brigade to strengthen traffic control and security during the celebrations.
“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,” the statement added.
