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Ember Months: FRSC To Deploy 32,000 Personnel
In its effort to reduce road accidents during the ember months, the Federal Road Safety Corps has said it will deploy 32,000 personnel across the country.
The annual initiative targets the busy travel season from September to December, a period often marked by increased road traffic and a higher incidence of accidents.
Spokesperson for the FRSC, Olusegun Ogungbemide who spoke to our correspondent on Friday said the deployment would officially commence in December, though routine patrols were already in effect.
Ogungbemide said, “The 32,000-strong team will consist of regular and special marshals, tasked with traffic management, accident prevention, and enforcing safety rules.
“They would be deployed in December. But routine patrol activities are ongoing for now.”
He highlighted major accident-prone routes where FRSC officers will concentrate their efforts, including the “Lagos-Ibadan Expressway”, “Abuja-Lokoja Road”, and the “9th Mile” “Major corridor.”
Ogungbemide said the FRSC would also operate “16 camps and establish 23 help” areas nationwide to enhance emergency response capabilities.
To support the operation, he stated the FRSC will deploy a fleet of 911 vehicles, 143 ambulances, and 48 tow trucks across critical spots for quick response and enforcement duties.