The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has deployed 25, 224 personnel to cover the various highways to ensure a safe and smooth 2021 Easter celebrations.
The FRSC also deployed 580 patrol vehicles, 92 ambulances, 17 tow trucks and 73 motorbikes as part of the patrol logistics.
Others are 2,096 reflective jackets, 1,000 traffic cones, 73 tyre pressure gauges, several extricating machines, and digital breathalyzers are part of the tools set aside for the special operations.
According to the Corps Public Education Officer, Bisi Kazeem, the personnel would also ensure compliance with the special patrol’s operational guidelines scheduled to commence from March 31 and April 7, 2021.
He added that the deployed personnel include 7,100 Officers, 18,124 Marshals Inspectors and Road Road Marshal assistants, 15,225 Special Marshals to ensure compliance with the Operational Guidelines issued at the beginning of the exercise.
The Corps Public Officer further noted that the FRSC had mobilized a total of 22 Help Areas to ensure prompt removal of obstructions, death and injuries during the period.