By Aderemi Bamgbose
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed 80 personnel, three patrol vehicles and one ambulance on the Ore-Benin Expressway, the Ore Unit Commander, Mr Olusegun Aladenika said.
Aladenika told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ore on Tuesday that the deployment of the officers and vehicles was to ensure free flow of traffic and prevent accidents on the highway during the end of year festivities.
The FRSC Unit Commander advised motorists to refrain from driving against traffic on the expressway, except where there are road diversions because of ongoing road constructions.
According to him, motorists are not expected to drive against traffic in order to guide against free flow of traffic and crashes.
“We are deploying 80 personnel, three patrol vehicles and one ambulance on Ore-Benin expressway to ensure compliance to traffic rules and regulations on the highway during the Yuletide,” he said.
Aladenika advised motorists against over speeding, overloading of goods and passengers, use of expired tyres, and receiving phone calls while on driving.
He also urged them to ensure that their vehicles were in good condition before setting out for any journey.
His men, the commander said, had been given directives, to arrest and prosecute any erring motorist who flouted traffic rules and regulations on the highway.
Aladenika urged motorists to call toll free numbers, 08077690181 and 122 in case of any breakdown of vehicles and emergency, so that his personnel could respond swiftly. (NAN)