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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it will punish any personnel that is found guilty of corruption.

It also said that it would engage other security agencies to prosecute drivers who knockdown patrol operatives while conducting their legitimate duties.

The Corps Marshall, Dauda Ali Biu, said this on Wednesday, February 28, in a speech at the opening ceremony of the 2024 First Quarter Corps Marshal’s Strategy Session with Commanding Officers at the FRSC Headquarters, Abuja.

The strategic season themed: “Reordering operational strategies and tactics for improved service delivery” was aimed to review the corps activities in the first quarter of the year, and strategize on achieving its goals in the second quarter.

The Corps Marshall said: “The rising incidence of bribery among operatives is a stain on our collective integrity. Corruption has no place within our ranks, and we must take decisive action to root out this scourge from our organization.

“Let me be clear: any form of corruption will be met with swift and severe consequences.

“I am always moved and disturbed over the issues of knockdown of our patrol operatives while conducting their legitimate duties, this trend will be a thing of the past as we engage our various stakeholders and sister security agencies to stem the tides and bring those responsible of maiming and killing our operatives to face justice as a due recompense for their actions.

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“I will not fold my arms and watch our operatives subjected to inhumane treatments while they judiciously carry out their duties.”

The Corps Marshall said while the corps recorded a significant reduction of 8.3 percent in road crashes, a 22 percent reduction in fatalities, and a 10.2 percent reduction in several injuries last year, they would not rest until it achieved its aims of 5 percent road traffic crashes.

According to Biu, analysis reveals that vehicles carrying animals, goods, and people, interstate buses, and mass transit systems remain significant contributors to road accidents and fatalities.

He said: “Addressing these specific categories of vehicles requires targeted interventions and a multifaceted approach.

“We must prioritize the enforcement of speed-related offences such as the installation of Speed-Limiting Devices, and implement homegrown initiatives to address the root causes of road accidents. Collaborating with the judiciary in our operational efforts and engaging with the stakeholders.

“The issue of non-adherence to traffic lights, particularly in the nation’s capital, is a cause for concern. Such blatant disregard for traffic regulations not only endangers lives but also undermines the credibility of our enforcement efforts. We must redouble our efforts to ensure strict enforcement of traffic laws and hold violators accountable for their actions.

“I must address the observed instances of indiscipline among some of our FRSC operatives. It is unacceptable for any member of our corps to engage in misconduct or display untoward behaviour that tarnishes the reputation of our organization.

“We must hold ourselves to the highest standards of professionalism working with globally acceptable ethics within the rule of law and integrity at all times.

“We must address the perception of overzealousness and incivility towards members of the general public. Our interactions with motorists and pedestrians should be characterized by professionalism and respect which should be seen around the purpose of humanity and empathy.

“Building trust and fostering positive relationships with the communities we serve is essential to our success.”

He commended the personnel of the FRSC for their dedication and hard work throughout the past year.

Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra state on Friday, February 9, disclosed that 40 persons lost their lives in 112 road crashes in the state.

The state sector commander, Adeoye Irelewuyi, disclosed this in Awka at the end of year 2023 award/durbar program for RS5.

He noted that the state recorded decrease of 22.22% in road crashes in 2023 when compared with 2022, adding that while 70 persons died in 2022; 40 died in 2023. 

He said: “The Command recorded a total of 144 RTC in 2022 while having only 112 RTC occurrence recorded in 2023. 

“We equally recorded positive development on all RTC parameters which include number injured, number involved, offenders and offences, drivers license production as well as number plates production. 

“All these would have been impossible without the commitment, sacrifice and hardwork of officers and men who have determined to brave the odds and work for the safety of humanity on our roads.

“It would also have been impossible without the collaboration and support of other security agencies, stakeholders and well-meaning Nigerians who have joined hands with us in one way or the other to try and make our roads safer.”

According to the FRSC boss, the occasion was targeted at appreciating stakeholders that contributed to the success stories, as well as reward outstanding officers and men for their performance and commitment in the course of the year.

“Anambra state command also deems it fit to reward 19 officers and men who have been outstanding in their performance and commitment in the course of the year 2023. 

“We are also recognizing and appreciating critical stakeholders, agencies and partners who have joined hands with us especially in the year 2023 to ensure a successful operations. 

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“In the same vein, we want to recognize and reward some staff who have paid the supreme price for their father land in the course of duty. 

While reassuring the command’s commitment to delivering better service to people of the state and Nigerians traversing the state in year 2024, Irelewuyi, noted that strategies for enforcement included mobile court sittings, public enlightenment, stakeholders collaboration and partnership in research. 

FRSC boss added: “We have set a target to surpass the 2023 record and reduce RTC on Anambra roads by 60%. We therefore appeal to all stakeholders to continue to support the Command in every area. Once again we emphasize that Road Safety is everybody’s business.”

• Commission lists Jigawa, Osun, Katsina, Kwara as highest in road traffic fatalities

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said that Katsina, Jigawa, Osun, and Kwara topped the list of states with highest fatalities of road traffic crashes during its Operation Zero Tolerance campaign last year.

The road safety agency said the crashes were primarily caused by overloading of trailers with a combination of passengers, goods and animals, speed violations, and night trips.

The FRSC’s Corps Marshal Dauda Ali Biu announced this while addressing reporters yesterday in Abuja.

Operation Zero Tolerance campaign was a special patrol operation initiated by the corps last December to curtail road traffic crashes across the country.

He said: “Between December 15, 2022, and January 15, 2024, which marked the period of the special operations, a total of 634 road crashes took place nationwide, as against 535 in the same period in 2022, representing 19 per cent increase.

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“The 2022 crashes involved 4,709 people; this is against 4,162 recorded in 2022, signifying 13 per cent increase. Meanwhile, the total number of people injured increased by 17 per cent as the corps has a record of 2,055 people injured in 2023 against 1,762 in the same period in 2022.

“Also, the corps rescued a total of 2,319 people in 2022, signifying 13 per cent when compared to a total of 2,050 recorded in 2022.”

Giving further updates on the FRSC activities last year, the Corps Marshal said 5,081 persons died in 10,617 road crashes recorded across the country from January 2023 to December 2023.

He said this was against 6,456 recorded from 13,656 crashed in 2022, representing 21 per cent reduction.

Biu also said 31,874 persons were injured in road traffic crashes in 2023, against 38,930 recorded in 2022, representing 18 per cent reduction.

According to the Corps Marshal, the main factors responsible for the crashes were speed violations, overloading, driving under influence, continuous night journey leading to fatigue, dangerous driving, and wrongful overtaking.

Biu said the FRSC deployed 8,115 officers, 20,600 Marshals, over 13,000 Special Marshals, 5,10 patrol vehicles, 184 administrative vehicles, 20 power bikes, 98 ambulances and 52 tow trucks in strategic corridors for effective operations.

The corps marshal said due to fatalities recorded in road traffic crashes, the agency was planning to introduce speed limit devices in all vehicles nationwide.

He added that the corps was working with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to prosecute drivers and vehicle owners that violate road traffic laws, such as night travels and speeding beyond regulated limit.

The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dauda Ali Biu, has approved the redeployment of two Deputy Corps Marshals, and one Assistant Corps Marshal to key departments and corps offices.

The redeployment, the FRSC said, was meant to boost existing efforts of the corps towards creating a safer motoring environment this year.

The redeployed senior officers are: the erstwhile Deputy Corps Marshal (DCM) in charge of Training Department, Deputy Corps Marshal (DCM) Shehu Alkali Zaki, who will henceforth oversee the affairs of the Department of Operations.

A statement by the Corps Commander, Deputy Corps Public Education Officer at the FRSC headquarters in Abuja, Charles Edem, said the redeployment is part of an initiative to ensure full realisation of the corporate strategic goals this year and beyond.

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A former Corps Public Education Officer, Deputy Corps Marshal Bisi Kazeem, is to proceed as the DCM in charge of Training Department at the National Headquarters in Abuja.

The redeployment will take effect on 15 January to mark the end of the ongoing Operation Zero Tolerance Special Patrol.

The Corps Marshal also approved the redeployment of a former Assistant Corps Marshal in charge of Command Administration and Strategies (CAS), Assistant Corps Marshal Jonas Agwu, to take over the administration of the Corps Public Education Office hitherto held by Deputy Corps Marshal Bisi Kazeem.

The redeployment of the outgoing Corps Public Education Officer, who was recently appointed Deputy Corps Marshal, marks his first deployment in his new rank.

Biu expressed confidence in the capacity and experiences of the newly redeployed senior officers to deliver on mandate.

He urged them to bring their professional expertise for impactful leadership.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Ogun Command, said a truck crushed a woman to death at Dalemo area on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway on Thursday night.

Me Anthony Uga, Ogun Sector Commander of FRSC, who confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Ota, said the accident occurred at about 11:00 p.m.

Uga explained that a truck with registration no.XA 354 WDP and two persons were involved in the accident.

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The sector commander said that the truck lost control due to excessive speeding and hit a female adult standing beside the road, resulting to the death of the victim.

”The corpse of the victim had been deposited at Ifo General Hospital, Ogun.”

The FRSC boss implored drivers against restless driving and always conduct a routine check on their vehicles to ensure that the break system were functional before putting them on the road.

Uga, however, Commiserated with the family of the deceased and prayed that God would grant them the fortitude to bear the loss.

(NAN)