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  • One die, two injured in auto accident on Lagos/Abeokuta Expressway

    The Ogun Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said on Tuesday that one person died while two others sustained various injuries in an auto accident that involved two vehicles at the Toll-Gate, Sango-Ota, on the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway.

    Mr Clement Oladele, the Ogun FRSC Sector Commander, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ota, Ogun, that the accident occurred at about 12.45 a.m. on Tuesday.

    Oladele explained that a MAN Diesel Truck with registration number AAA-515 XM was heading to Lagos from Abeokuta when it lost control due to brake failure and rammed into a Mazda Spacewagon bus marked GGE-250 BB.

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    He said that five persons were involved in the accident that resulted to the death of one, while two were injured.

    “The corpse of the victim had been deposited at the morgue of the Ifo General Hospital, while the survivors were taken to the General Hospital, Sango-Ota, for an intensive treatment,’’ he said.

    The sector commander said that normalcy had been restored to ease the free-flow of traffic in the area.

    Oladele, however, advised motorists to be cautious and refrain from acts that could lead to loss of lives and property on the roads.

  • Motorist dies in road crash along Lagos-Ibadan expressway – FRSC

    A motorist was killed after he lost control of his vehicle and somersaulted along Lagos-Ibadan expressway, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said.

    Mr Clement Oladele, the Ogun State FRSC Sector Commander, disclosed this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ota.

    Oladele explained that the accident occurred at about 7.40 p. m. on Sunday at AP turning point, along the expressway.

    “The accident involved a Nissan salon car with registration number APP 863 EF.

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    “The driver was heading to Lagos from Ibadan, but lost control due to over speeding. The vehicle veered off the road and somersaulted into the bush resulting in the death of the driver.

    “The corpse of the victim has been deposited at the Olabisi Onabanjo Teaching Hospital, Sagamu,” he said.

    The sector commander, advised motorists to desist from over speeding and adheres strictly to average speed limit, especially at construction sites to avoid unnecessary loss of lives.

    NAN

  • FRSC mobile court convicts 57 motorists in Plateau

    The Plateau Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Monday convicted 57 motorists for committing various traffic offences in the state.

    Mr Andrew Bala, the Corps Public Education Officer of the command, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the offenders were convicted during a mobile court exercise held in Jos metropolis.

    He said that the offenders were convicted for committing offences like seatbelt violation, use of worn-out tyres, unqualified drivers and use of phone while driving.

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    “In a mobile court exercise held today, we arrested, tried, found guilty and convicted 57 road traffic offenders for committing various offences.

    “We actually arrested 59 motorists during the exercise, but two have been discharged and acquitted by the court,” he said.

    Bala said the motorists were fined based on offence committed, adding that their vehicles were also impounded.

    He, therefore, advised motorists to obey traffic rules and regulations in order to curtail road crashes in the state.

    NAN

  • Accident victims die as a result of poor handling, says FRSC

    Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kwara state, Uchechukwu Wihioka on Monday said many have died due to poor handling by road users rendering assistance to accident victims.

    He said that proper enlightenment among road users can save lives of accident victims on Nigerian roads.

    Mr. Wihioka said this in Ilorin, the state capital at the second emergency and first responder trauma training programme among officers and selected members of the public.

    He said that the training was organized by the FRSC in conjunction with Australian agency which specialized in trauma management.

    He added that it was aimed at training people on safety measures to take when accident occurs and which will not make them cause more harm to injured victims of road accidents.

    “Safety requires a collective measure. It is not for road safety officials alone. It’s for everybody. So, we should be knowledgeable on what to do when on the road. With this, we’ll reduce deaths from road crashes and know the right thing to do not to damage what had already been damaged.

    “When you find yourself at scene of a road crash, don’t be in a hurry to leave the scene. Stop. The moment you stop, you may save a life. With the knowledge already garnered from a seminar like this, you can always package the victim to safety. We should all be safety conscious and be willing to render informed assistance”, he said.

    The FRSC boss, who said that road accidents had been reduced in the state by 45 per cent in the first quarter of the year, added that the record was achieved in collaboration with assistance of members of the press and public.

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    “We’ve also intensified on high powered monitoring on our highways, for instance, Oloru-Bode Saadu-Jebba road. We’ve also introduced camp measures with our officials always there to calm down traffic and road users among other safety measures.

    In a remark, the state commissioner for Works and Transport Aro Yahaya, said that the state government had partnered FRSC in carrying out road safety activities aimed at reducing crashes on the road.

    He said that road safety activities can only be carried out in collaboration with other concerned stakeholders, hoping that the seminar would help make road safer and reduce carnage on the roads by 20 per cent.

    He said that the state government was committed to improving on road infrastructure in the state, particularly, the ongoing Gerin Alimi Diamond Underpass and Sango-UITH dualization road, Ilorin, among all other critical ongoing road projects in the state

    “In the event that we’re unable to complete these ongoing projects, I call on incoming administration to complete and put these unique and strategic projects in the state to use for benefits of Nigerians and Kwara”, he said.

     

  • Easter: FRSC advises motorists

    The Itori Unit Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun State has advised motorists to drive cautiously and deist from exceeding speed limits, to avoid unnecessary road accidents during the forthcoming Easter celebration.

    Mr Sunday Oko, the Unit Commander, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ota, Ogun, on Monday.

    NAN reports that Christians worldwide will be marking the Easter season from April 19 to April 22, which brings to an end to the Lenten period, and also commemorates the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

    Oko stressed the need for motorists to keep to all traffic rules and regulations specified in the National Road Traffic Regulations in 2012, and warned that any motorist found violating the regulations risks arrest.

    He also urged commercial drivers and other motorists to put their vehicles in good condition before embarking on any journey during the Easter.

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    “FRSC implores drivers to desist from speeding, dangerous overtaking, driving under influence of alcohol and even under-age driving during Easter festivities.

    “Motorists must adhere strictly to the maximum speed limit of 100 kilometres per hour for private vehicles and 90 kilometres per hour for commercial drivers

    “We must drive to stay alive, and so drivers must avoid night journeys as well.

    “It is a good thing to be law abiding, and so motorists must obey traffic rules and regulations so as to make our highways safer for all,” he said.

    NAN

     

  • FRSC cautions officers against chasing erring motorists

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Saturday cautioned its officers against chasing erring motorists no matter the traffic offence committed.

    The FRSC Corps Public Education Officer, Mr Bisi Kazeem, gave the warning in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos.

    He was reacting to media reports of an accident on Friday in Ibadan following a chase by FRSC officers.

    Kazeem told NAN that the Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Mr Boboye Oyeyemi, frowned at the incident.

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    “The Corps Marshal, Mr Boboye Oyeyemi, condemned the act as it is our rule that officers should not chase any erring motorist.

    “Rather the vehicle number should be taken and the offender will in no time be arrested through our drivers’ licence portal.

    “As a paramilitary agency investigation must be carried out and if the officers are found guilty, they will be dealt with accordingly,” Kazeem said

  • BFN lauds FRSC for employing badminton players

    The board of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) has commended the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) for giving employment to badminton players who are doing the country proud.

    BFN President, Francis Orbih during a courtesy call to the Corp Marshall of FRSC also expressed appreciation for the synergy between the FRSC and the BFN.

    Over the years, the FRSC has recruited players like Ibrahim Adamu, Gideon Babalola and Isaac Ogbole, while the most recent one’s given employment include Anu Opeyori, Deborah Ukeh who are Men and Women National number One and two respectively as well as Aminat Ilori.

    In his remarks, Orbih stated: “we’re indeed very grateful for what FRSC has done for badminton over the years”.

    “If you don’t have gainful employment it is always a big challenge after the players active years. So, it is very important we show appreciation when certain things are done for us and our players,” Orbih added.

    Orbih hinted that Nigeria would be playing host to other African countries at the All African Senior badminton Championship in Nigeria next month. The event which will be happening in Nigeria for the first time in 19 years will be staged in the city of Port Harcourt starting from April the 22 to 28.

    The championship which is badminton’s flagship event in Africa, has been given a status of an Olympic qualifier.

    Meanwhile, the Corps Commander, Manpower Development, Charles Aborchi who received the BFN on behalf of the Corps Marshal thanked the BFN President for his remarks, even as he promised that the FRSC will continue to feature in every sporting event in its bid to contribute to the growth of sports in the country.

    He stressed that all the request made during the visit would be addressed and looked into so as to sustain the good partnership with the federation.

  • Election: FRSC sets up Situation Room

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has set up a Situation Room for Saturday’s Presidential and National Assembly elections.

    Public Education Officer of the corps, Mr Bisi Kazeem, made this known in a statement in Abuja on Friday.

    “In lieu of the need to ensure a smooth and safe motoring environment, during the 2019 general elections, the Federal Road Safety Corps will be operating a 24-hour daily situation room.

    “This is for updates and information from the public on safety and traffic-related issues including clearing of obstructions, recovery and prompt rescue services and enforcing traffic restrictions.

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    “The public is by this medium, admonished not to hesitate from forwarding any such information on safety, obstructions and rescue related matters noticeable during the pre-election, election and post-election period to the following emergency numbers for swift response.

    “The emergency numbers are FRSC Toll-Free number 122, 09055792372 and 09055792374,” the statement read in part. (NAN)

  • FRSC warns personnel against identifying with political parties

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned its personnel against identifying with any political party or interests and adhere strictly to the assignments given to them by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in conjunction with other security agencies

    Corps Marshall Boboye Oyeyemi who gave the warning in Calabar, said that the  FRSC’s participation in the  2019 General  Elections will involve certifying all the vehicles to be used for  conveying  all the  election  materials  and  personnel.

    Speaking during a one-day capacity building programme on election duties organized by the Cross River State Sector Command held in Calabar, the Corps Marshall said officers of the FRSC must apply due diligence  and  integrity the organization is known for.

    The  FRSC boss, represented by Mr Henry Benamasia, said in ensuring  that  FRSC diligently carries out the responsibilities  entrusted to it  by the INEC in the  conduct of the elections, members of the  Corps have in the past few months been involved in various activities  to  prepare them well for the tasks ahead.

    “Let me  reiterate that  we have no excuse to give Nigerians for leaving any gap that could  undermine  the  process  in the  course of  performing  this  national assignment  as INEC  and the  entire  nation  expect  much  from us. In fact,  we cannot  afford to  disappoint  the government and  people  of Nigeria  at this  period of  national  expectations,” he said.

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    He said the FRSC has a responsibility  in ensuring  that  it  works  assiduously  with  relevant  stakeholders to ensure that whatever security threats that  could  hamper  smooth  conduct  of  the  elections are  nipped in the  bud through  adequate  measures.

    “Hence, this  capacity development  programme today is most  relevant and  desirable  for  all participating staff of  the  Corps in the  election duties to be aware of the  challenges and work hard to overcome  them,” he said.

    State Sector Commander, FRSC, Mr Chidiebere Nkwonta charged officers and men  of the Corps to maintain the integrity the of organization which earned the trust of INEC.

    In attendance at the event were representatives of the Cross River State Commissioner of Police, Director of the Department of State Services as well as the Director, Vehicle  Inspection Office(VIO), Engineer  Paul Bepeh.

  • ‘1,500 certified vehicles to convey electoral materials in Ondo’

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ondo State command has listed 1,500 vehicles to convey electoral materials and Independence National Election Commission(INEC),staff during the forthcoming election across the 18 Local Government Areas of the state.

    Its state sector commander, Rotimi Adeleye spoke with reporters during the one-day capacity building and training organised for officer and men of the corps on Thursday in Akure, the state capital.

    Boboye said the vehicles would be used for the movement of items both security and non-security items to various locations across the state.

    According to him, “All vehicles to be use by INEC are going to be certified by FRSC in the state.

    “What i mean by certification, we ensure we look at the vehicle that all thing we are talking about the vehicles is in place.

    “We don’t want a situation where a vehicle will convey electoral materials and discover that there is no fuel in it or discover that break fail or something funny happened.

    “So, we want to ensure that all the vehicles to be engage INEC receive certificate from us before it engaged by INEC,” he said.

    The sector commander said that there was synergy between all the security agencies to ensure that the election was being conducted under condusive atmosphere.

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    According to him, all the personnel in the state command both in the state capital and outside are going to participate in the election except those who have personal challenges.

    He said the command had partner with the INEC in a program put together by national headquarters of FRSC on capacity building for all the officers and men of FRSC.

    His words “We are giving our officers and men training and to ensure that they are more professional in mind during election period coming up on Feb.16 and March 2.

    “We are using visually all personnel we have in the state apart from people who pregnant, sick or anybody that fill he or she has health challenged will be drop.

    “We have five commands in the state; Owo, Ore, Ikare, Ifon and Ondo town command which are fully engaged for the smooth election,” he said.

    Adeleye, who said machinery had been put in place to checkmate the activities of the personnel at the poll urged them to behave professional and shun anything that could indicted them  in their various posting.

    He said any personnel or officer found wanting would be sanction in line with the electoral guideline before other internal action follows.

    The commander however, noted that being in uniform of FRSC is not enough, stressing that they have put machinery in place to checkmate if there is any fake one.

    Adeleye urged them to put on uniform with their name tag provided by electoral body with identity card.