Road safety officials on patrol
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi –
No fewer than 978 regular, special marshals and road traffic crash respondents are to be deployed before, during and after the 2022 Eid-el Fitr celebration across Bauchi state, the Federal Road Safety Corp has said.
In a statement made available to our correspondent on Wednesday, the FRSC Sector Commander, Bauchi State, Yusuf Abdullahi, who said that the personnel would be deployed from five major routes in and out of the state, added that the special Eid-el Fitr patrol operation will be from April 29th – May 4th, 2022.
He said that six ambulances, 10 patrol vehicles, one heavy duty tow truck, two power bikes mainly for highway surveillance, speed control patrol and alert to motorists of obstructions and failed part of highways will be deployed.
He added that communication equipment will be put at optimum level while inter-connectivity will be accorded the desired attention as all security agencies network are all connected for prompt response and synergy for hitch-free Salah festival. Out free toll number: 122 & 112 remain updated.
According to him, health service providers are also in collaboration with the command to provide prompt services to road traffic crash victims to curtail fatality.
Abdullahi said that the station offices in 20 LGAs of the state are fully activated for prompt response to road traffic issues, clear obstructions, road traffic crash public enlightenment and traffic control.
“Two road side clinics o manage road traffic crash victims and the immediate community have been set up while five help areas will be positioned in all routes in and out of the state.
“Aggressive motor park public enlightenment, effective utilization of the media, local associations, community and religious leaders remain major stakeholders in this crusade of safety during and after the festival.
“Operation activities remain 24/7 throughout the seven days of the operation,” he stated.
