FRSC launches special patrol in Kano, ahead of Eid-el-Kabir 
The Kano Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched a Special Eid-el-Kabir Patrol to ensure hitch-free Sallah celebration across the state.
This is contained in a statement released by the Sector Command’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Labaran on Thursday in Kano.
He said the action was in anticipation of the high volume of human and vehicular traffic associated with the Sallah celebrations and aimed at ensuring a hitch-free festive period.
“The objective of this special operation is to enhance the Corps’ visibility on highways across Kano through the early deployment of personnel and logistics to reduce road traffic crashes across the state,” he said.
In addition, the special patrol would ensure strict enforcement of road traffic laws and regulations, prompt rescue and response to distress calls as well as speedy removal of obstructions from the highways, among others.
“To achieve these objectives, the command will deploy 1,889 personnel, comprising 1,348 Regular Marshals and 541 Special Marshals, 24/7 standby provision of five ambulances service points for prompt rescue and emergency response.
According to him, Mobile Courts will be deployed to handle infractions related to road traffic crashes during the period.
“The Sector Commander, CC MB Bature , has warned against dangerous/reckless driving, overloading, car racing, underage driving and other traffic violations during and after the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
While wishing the people a peaceful and hitch-free Sallah celebration, the Sector commander urged all road users to comply with traffic regulations to ensure a safe and joyous Eid-el-Kabir.
