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Eid-el Kabir: FRSC Felicitates with Nigerians, Deploys Massive Personnel, Logistics for Crash-Free Celebration
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has felicitated with Nigerians on the Eid El-Kabr festival, assuring that modalities have been put in ace to ensure accident-free celebration.
It also said that over 743 patrol vehicles, 184 administrative vehicles, 92 ambulances, 23 tow trucks and 144 motorbikes are being deployed as part of the patrol logistics for a hitchfree festival.
The Corps made this known during a press conference addressed by the Lagos Sector Commander, Patrick Davou, who representated Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed.
The Corps maintained that it has put every mechanism in place to checkmate overspending thereby reducing accidents on the nation’s various highways.
While identifying certain road traffic management issues, the Corps Marshal relayed strategies the Corps has put in place to ensure that roads are safe for all to use.
He itemized the collaboration with the Nigeria Bar Association and State Judiciaries for timely prosecution of drivers and vehicle owners caught contravening established traffic regulations like overloading, dangerous driving, and use of phone as well as speeding.
Additionally, he mentioned collaboration with Beer Sectorial Group, which has been able to make available adequate breathalyzers which have been deployed to motor parks and highways to check and stop drivers who control the wheels under influence of alcohol.
The Corps has also set up Inter-Agency Joint Task Force to enforce compliance against use of trailers to convey passengers as well as mitigate road traffic crashes, fatalities and injuries emanating from the lawlessness of trailer drivers, noting that the Corps has successfully arrested a total of 222 trailers loaded with 3169 passengers hanging on top of goods and animals
These efforts are in addition to the aggressive sensitisation campaigns for all road users including door to door awakening among many other mechanisms.
Reiterating that the objectives of the special operations are to achieve reduction in Road Traffic Crashes, Road Traffic Fatalities and Road Traffic Injuries, Corps Marshal Mohammed said that prompt response to road traffic crash victims; unhindered engagement in purposeful public education and speedy removal of obstructions from the highways, amongst others have been achieved to ensure accident-free Eid-el Kabir celebration.
It further informed that over 200 Mobile Courts have been set up to check
a. Speeding and Dangerous Driving/Overtaking.
b. Lane indiscipline/Route violation,
c. Road Obstructions,
d. Use of Phone while Driving
e. Overloading,
f. Seatbelt/Child restraint Use Violations,
g. Passenger’s Manifest Violation,
h. Operation of mechanical deficient and rickety vehicles,
i. Loading of trailers with passengers
j. Illegal use of the Spy Number Plates.
The Corps, while wishing the Muslim Ummah a happy Sallah, therefore called on the motoring public to adhere to laid down instructions to ensure an accident-free celebration.
By Eric Elezuo
Tragedy struck on Tuesday at the National Assembly complex when the Deputy Comptroller of Finance Administration and Technical Service, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Essien Etop Andrew, slumped and died.
During the engagement, which occurred around 1.00pm on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, the official developed sudden health complications. Despite the immediate and diligent efforts of first responders and medical personnel at the National Assembly Clinic, he unfortunately passed away.
Out of respect for the family, the official’s name will not be disclosed at this time.
The House of Representatives extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the deceased during this difficult time. We recognize the significant contributions he made to the Nigeria Customs Service and to our nation.
The House of Representatives stands ready to support efforts to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident and is cooperating fully with all relevant authorities to ensure all necessary protocols are followed.
The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD., expressed his condolences, stating, “We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of a dedicated public servant. Our hearts go out to his family during this difficult time.”
Further information will be provided as it becomes available. We ask for patience and respect for the privacy of the family during this period of mourning.
Our sympathies are with his loved ones.”
Thank you.
Source: CKNNews
The FCT Police Command have arrested suspected killers of a retired Army General in Abuja, Brigadier-General Uwem Harold Udokwe, who was murdered by suspected armed robbers at his residence
The late brigadier general was attacked at his Sunshine Homes Estate by armed robbers at about 3am, on Saturday.
The Police in a video obtained by CKNNews revealed one of the killers
The 33 year suspect by the Ibrahim Rabiu from Kano State claimed he led the group.
According to him, five of them were involved in the operation.
He claimed that they live in the Apo area of Abuja.
When pressed further on the gun belonging to the General which they made away with, he stated that it was handed over to someone whom he also named.
He also revealed the name of members of the gang that stabbed the general several times until he died.
Police investigation and interrogation is still ongoing.
CKNNews
The Christ Embassy building in the Oregun area of Lagos has been razed by fire.
The incident occurred on Sunday morning.
Thick black smoke was still billowing from the white edifice according to TheCable report.
Personnel of the Lagos state fire and rescue service were on the scene to put out the fire.
Police have cordoned the area to prevent a breakdown of law and order.
Vehicular and pedestrian movement on the street where the church is located have been halted for the moment.
Worshippers told TheCable that morning service was immediately moved to Corner Stone, an annex of the church, due to the inferno.
A couple of worshippers said an electrical spark may have been responsible for the fire.
Led by Chris Oyakhilome, Christ Embassy is one of Nigeria’s biggest churches.
