From Okwe Obi, Abuja
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has arrested 823 traffic light violators, impounded 189 vehicles, confiscated 634 licenses and administered 923 fines, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja.
FRSC Corps Public Education Officer Olusegun Ogungbemide, in a statement yesterday, explained that the arrest was effected during a special enforcement operations activated on 2 September, 2024, which is line with ‘Operation Karara’.
Ogungbemide said Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, expressed satisfaction with the successes already recorded within the short period, noting that FRSC will continue to enforce traffic laws to ensure a safer and more orderly traffic environment in Abuja.
He said: “The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has arrested 823 drivers, administered 923 fines, impounded 189 vehicles and confiscated 634 licenses and vehicle particulars for traffic light, zebra crossing and other violations, within the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
“These arrests were effected during a special enforcement operations activated on 2 September, 2024.”
While commending the efforts of the gallant commanders of the various units of the intervention patrol and the field Operatives as well; he directed them to intensify patrol operations at major intersections and traffic light points, particularly during peak hours.
“The arrested drivers were charged with various offenses, including; traffic light violation, dangerous driving, road marking violations and reckless driving.
“In order to consolidate on the gains recorded in the cause of the patrol operations and further entrench sanity in the use of traffic lights in the FCT, the Corps Marshal appeals to motorists to cooperate with its personnel and obey all traffic rules and regulations,” he added.
