The Federal Road Safety Corps, Federal Capital Territory Command, has apprehended over 100 traffic violators in the past week as part of the “Operation Green Light Enforcement” initiative in the city centre.
In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Abuja, FCT Sector Commander, Muta’a Chorrie, expressed concern that numerous drivers, particularly commercial ones, frequently disregard traffic signals.
Chorrie emphasized that the Corps would persist in penalizing traffic offenders, irrespective of their social status, to maintain order on the roads.
Addressing the problem of indiscriminate parking by commercial drivers, Chorrie mentioned that the Corps had enhanced the mobility of its patrol units to curb the excesses of road users.
“The FCT Command has been engaging with Transport Union Leaders in regular meetings to address the menace in the six area councils of the territory.
“We arrested 100 traffic offenders within seven days in FCT. We will not relent until sanity is restored on our highways,” he stated.
Chorrie also urged motorists to avoid overloading, stressing that the Corps would not tolerate actions that tarnish the country’s image.
He advised Nigerians to avoid boarding overloaded vehicles, noting that such vehicles are challenging to control during emergencies.
“With the rainy season setting in, we urge road users to drive within approved speed limits and park at convenient places when the rain is heavy,” Chorrie added.
