FRSC begins special intervention to reduce fatalities on Abia roads, targets offenders

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC,  Abia State Sector Command, has commenced a special intervention patrol codenamed “Operation KWUSI IHE MBEREDE OKPOROUZO, as directed by its  zonal Command Headquarters in Enugu.

The operation, according to the FRSC, is part of  strategic efforts towards achieving its 2026 corporate goal of reducing road traffic fatalities and injuries by at least 10 percent through intensified enforcement, public enlightenment, and stakeholder collaboration.

Speaking on the commencement of the exercise, the Sector Commander, CC Ngozi I. Ezeoma, stated that the operation was designed to promote safer road use, reduce preventable crashes, and ensure strict compliance with traffic regulations across Abia State.

According to the Sector Commander, the Command has deployed Regular Marshals and Special Marshals, supported by patrol vehicles, ambulances, tow trucks, and other operational logistics to ensure the success of the exercise.

The three-day operation, which will be conducted every month from 0700hrs to 1300hrs, will focus on enforcing compliance with critical traffic regulations, particularly offences relating to overloading and mixed loading of vehicles;

She said that vehicles  without  valid driver’s licence, non-compliance with speed limiting device regulations and  use of mobile phone while driving, among others offenses, would be targeted in the exercise.

She also dismissed every suggestion that the operation was introduced to punish motorists.

“This operation is not intended to punish motorists but to save lives by discouraging risky driving behaviours that are responsible for the majority of road traffic crashes,” the Sector Commander said.