More than 100 traffic violators arrested in FCT

During the course of the ongoing “Operation Green Light Enforcement” in the city center, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) FCT Command has arrested no fewer than 100 traffic violators in the last week.

Muta’a Chorrie, the FCT Sector Commander, revealed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja.

The majority of drivers, particularly those who travel for business, have developed the bad habit of ignoring traffic signals, Chorrie bemoaned.

In order to maintain order on the roadways, he issued a warning that the Corps will continue to punish traffic offenders, regardless of their standing.

He also talked about the problem of commercial drivers parking carelessly, stating that the Corps has made patrol troops more mobile in order to monitor drivers’ excesses.

“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 said.

Chorrie, however, appealed to motorists to avoid overloading, as the Corps would not tolerate those who dent the country’s image.

The FRSC boss also advised Nigerians to avoid boarding overloaded vehicles, as they were difficult to manoeuvre 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,” he said. (NAN)