Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra State yesterday restated its commitment to creating a safer motoring environment.
Sector Commander Mr. Adeoye Irelewuyi said at a news briefing that they were not deterred by insecurity.
He said over 1,000 personnel, including 420 regular marshals and 604 special marshals, had been deployed for the Easter special patrol slated for April 13 to 20.
Irelewuyi said: “In anticipation of expected increase in gridlock during the Easter celebrations, we have begun what we call Easter special patrol. We have mapped out critical areas in the state.
“We are paying attention to the Bridge Head, Building Materials and Tarzan junctions in Onitsha as well as flyovers in Awka, to ensure traffic flow and for easy travel.”
On the recent killing of two of his officials on duty, he said: “The morale of our men is not dampened.
“We are committed to creating a safer motoring environment; and we won’t stop to do that, no matter the cost. All we are trying to do is to save lives.
“We are working together with other sister agencies to ensure our men are given security, inasmuch as we do not bear arms.”
Speaking about Wednesday’s crash, which claimed five persons, the sector commander urged motorists to be cautious when driving in the rain and at night.
“The time of the crash indicated there was a rainstorm and it was in the night. The two factors combined together are very challenging in any driving situation.”