The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has begun a nationwide special patrol to ensure safe and smooth travel during the Eid el-Kabir celebrations.
The operation runs from Wednesday, 5 June to Tuesday, 11 June 2025, and is aimed at managing traffic, reducing road crashes, and providing rapid emergency response during the festive period.
FRSC spokesperson Olusegun Ogungbemide announced the move in a statement on Wednesday, saying that over 36,000 personnel, including both regular and special marshals, have been deployed to highways and critical travel routes across the country. The patrol is supported by hundreds of operational vehicles, ambulances, motorbikes, and towing equipment to aid mobility and response efforts.
FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, said the exercise will cover 52 major road corridors known for high traffic volumes during the holiday season.
He added that mobile courts will be in operation nationwide to deal with traffic violations such as speeding, dangerous overtaking, use of mobile phones while driving, lane indiscipline, and unroadworthy vehicles.
To monitor drivers’ behaviour, FRSC officials will use radar guns and breathalysers to check for speeding and drunk driving. Night rescue teams and emergency response units have also been activated to handle any incidents swiftly.
He further said that the FRSC is working closely with the military, police, civil defence, the Department of State Services (DSS), and ambulance providers to strengthen road safety efforts during the Sallah period.
Motorists have been urged to obey traffic regulations and cooperate with enforcement officers. The public can report road accidents, traffic gridlocks, or obstructions by calling the FRSC toll-free line 122 or tuning in to National Traffic Radio on 107.1 FM.
The Corps Marshal called on all road users to act responsibly, stressing that safety on the roads is a shared responsibility and essential for a peaceful and crash-free Eid celebration.