Yuletide: FRSC, Police agree to suspend checkpoints in Onitsha
Police and FRSC officials on Niger Bridge
Published By: Ayorinde Oluokun
By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra and Delta States’ Police Commands have agreed to suspend checkpoints at the Onitsha end of the Niger Bridge to ensure free flow of traffic during the Yuletide.
The Anambra State Sector Commander of the corps, Mrs Joyce Alexander, said this in an interview in Awka on Tuesday.
Alexander spoke on some proactive steps the corps had initiated to address potential traffic challenges during the festivities.
She said that the corps had requested for assistance from the Anambra Police Commissioner, Nnaghe Obono-Itam, and his Delta counterpart to suspend checkpoints at the bridgeheads.
“As part of efforts to ensure smooth traffic flow at the Onitsha Bridgehead during the festive period, we will be collaborating with the Anambra and Delta State Police Commands.
“CP Obono-Itam invited his Delta counterpart, CP B.S Oluwafemi, to join us for an on-site assessment of both bridges in Onitsha to address potential traffic challenges,” she said.
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According to her, the suspension will take effect from, December 18 to Jan. 10, 2025.
“This was one of the measures to be implemented as part of the collaboration.
“The police will also implement establishment of mobile surveillance at the 2nd Niger Bridge axis and dismantle checkpoints on the Delta side of the old Niger Bridge to facilitate free traffic flow.
“There will be provision of police operatives for joint traffic control efforts with the FRSC during the Yuletide,” Alexander said.
She assured road users of FRSC’s commitment to ensuring the safety of road during and after the festive period.
She urged motorists to cooperate with traffic management personnel and follow all traffic rules and regulations.
(NAN)
