…cautions motorists against speeding
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), in Ekiti State has embarked on a special intervention patrol in the state to mitigate road crashes as the rainy season gradually sets in.
The Ekiti State Sector Commander, Sanya Adeoye stated this in a statement in Ado-Ekiti signed by Tajudeen Balogun.
The Sector Commander, who advised motorists to avoid speeding during rainfalls, said the measures is to raise an awareness on the need for road users to get prepared for the rainy season.
The statement reads: “In line with the 2025 Corps Strategic goal No 1, which is to “achieve 10% reduction in road traffic fatality and injury through focused interventions” and the RS Zone 8 of FRSC directive to carry out Special Intervention Patrol, the Ekiti Sector Command RS 8.2 Ado Ekiti and all components commands will be embarking on Special patrol starting from 19th-25th May,2025.
“While different public enlightenment advocacies are already in place to re-awaken our consciousness to have a good wiper and tyres fixed on our windscreen and wheels respectively, the need to maintain a safe speed and avoid speeding during raining period is also of paramount importance.
“As the command begins to increase enforcement and arrests of erring motorists in this regards,we hope this press release will be seen as a wake up call and an opportunity for all motorists to put their vehicles in proper order so as to ensure a safe drive during this rainy season.”
