Are truck and tanker drivers and their owners bigger and more powerful than the federal and state governments? Why then is it difficult to tame them in order to ease movement in and out of Apapa? Asks Davidson Iriekpen
For residents of Apapa and those who transact business in the area, the last two weeks have been horrendous. The traffic situation into the port city has been an abiding source of heartache and nightmare. Everyday of last week, they spent three to four hours to get to their destinations, which is very dangerous to their mental health. The usually one-lane access left for commuters and cars have been taken over by trucks and tankers, leaving them into total disappointment and frustration.
He said the bus driver who was coming from the East lost control of his steering after one of the tyres burst.
According to him, the bus veered off the road and crashed into a ditch, leaving 20 passengers on board injured.
He said the injured were rescued and taken to the hospital by men of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).
When contacted, the Abaji unit commander of the FRSC, ACC Abubakar Shehu Dogondaji, confirmed the crash, which he attributed to over-speeding and tyre burst.
He said the injured victims including the two kids were taken to Abaji General Hospital and Ayaura Comprehensive Health Centre in the area.
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Published 10 May 2021
The Federal Road Safety Corps has commenced massive mobilisation of its personnel and operational equipment for the Sallah special patrol aimed at ensuring a safer road environment following the declaration of Thursday, May 13, 2021, Eid el Fitr in Nigeria
Corps Public Education Officer, Bisi Kazeem, disclosed this, saying no fewer than 35,000 of the FRSC Regular, Special Marshals, and Road Safety Club Members, about 750 patrol vehicles, 120 ambulances, 25 tow trucks, and over 200 bikes would be on the road during the special operation that would commence from 11 to 17 May 2021.
Kazeem stated that the Corps is embarking on the special patrol operation to ensure that motorists and other road users have a hitch-free celebration, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and security challenges in the country.
Eid El Fitr: FRSC deploys 35,000 personnel, 736 vehicles for special patrol Eid El Fitr: FRSC deploys 35,000 personnel, 736 vehicles for special patrol
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has commenced massive Mobilisation of its personnel and operational equipment for the Sallah special patrol aimed at ensuring a safer road environment, before, during the festive period and beyond.
This followed the declaration of Thursday, 13th May 2021 as the day of Eid el Fitr in Nigeria.
Corps Public Education Officer, Mr Bisi Kazeem said no fewer than 35,000 of the FRSC Regular, Special Marshals, and Road Safety Club Members, about 750 Patrol Vehicles, 120 Ambulances, 25 Tow Truck and over 200 Bikes would be on the road during the special operation that would commence from 11 to 17 May 2021.
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