The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, has instructed personnel to ensure strict enforcement of movement restrictions and facilitate the smooth execution of the Edo governorship election on September 21.
In a statement released on Friday by FRSC spokesperson Olusegun Ogungbemide, the Corps Marshal directed FRSC officers to work closely with other security agencies to enforce the vehicular movement restrictions during the polls.
He also emphasized the need for personnel to remove any road obstructions, perform rescue operations if needed, and maintain order at voting centers.
To bolster these efforts, the FRSC has deployed operational vehicles, tow trucks, and ambulances to support enforcement and provide swift response during the election.
The Corps Marshal underscored the importance of professionalism among the officers, urging them to respect the rights of voters and refrain from any actions that could interfere with the democratic process.
“As part of efforts put in place to ensure smooth conduct of the forthcoming Edo State Gubernatorial elections scheduled by the electoral umpire to hold on 21 September 2024, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, has ordered Operatives of the Corps to collaborate with other security agencies to enforce compliance on restrictions of vehicular movement.
“The directive issued by the Corps Marshal also mandated the personnel to clear obstructions from the roads, carry out rescue operations in case of emergencies, and maintain orderliness in polling booths.
“In the same vein, adequate mobilisation has also been made for operational tools including deployment of vehicles, tow trucks, as well as ambulances to strengthen enforcement of restrictions during the entire process of the election.
“He warned the personnel deployed to play an active role in the democratic exercise,” the statement read in part.
