Eid-el-Fitr: FRSC Deploys 754 Patrol Vehicles, 143 Ambulances

The Federal Road Safety Corps has deployed 754 patrol vehicles, 143 ambulances, and other essential equipment to monitor highways and manage traffic flow during the Eid-el-Fitr.

According to a statement signed by the FRSC Spokesperson, Olusegun Ogungbemide, on Thursday, the deployment of these resources is part of the FRSC’s strategy to reduce road traffic crashes, fatalities, and injuries from March 27 to April 2, 2025.

The patrol vehicles will be strategically placed along critical routes and high-traffic areas to enforce traffic laws, clear obstructions, and provide swift responses to emergencies.

In addition to the patrol vehicles and ambulances, the FRSC has also deployed 157 administrative vehicles, 48 tow trucks, and radar guns to monitor speed violations.

“Under the objectives set to ensure the safety of lives and properties of all road users during the forthcoming 2025 Eid-el Fitri trips and celebrations, the Federal Road Safety Corps has deployed its entire workforce, including Special Marshals to the highways to ensure hitch-free movement as commuters travel from one destination to another across the nation.

“The Corps would achieve these through effective and efficient distribution of logistics and operational materials nationwide. This logistics includes the deployment of 157 administrative vehicles, 754 patrol vehicles, 143 ambulances, and 48 tow trucks.

“This is in addition to deployment of radar guns to check speed violations, setting out 16 traffic control camps on different routes, as well as manning 53 critical routes nationwide,” the statement read.

The Corps is focusing its efforts on major corridors such as the Sokoto-Tambuwal-Jega-Birnin Kebbi, Katsina-Kano-Wudil-Dutse-Azare-Potiskum, and Abuja-Kaduna-Kano routes, among others.

The 143 ambulances will be stationed at various points along these critical highways to ensure rapid response to accidents and provide medical assistance to crash victims.

The Corps has also established roadside clinics and emergency rescue teams to ensure that help is available at all times.

According to the statement, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, emphasised that the early deployment of these resources is part of the FRSC’s proactive approach to managing the expected increase in traffic volume, speeding, and other risky driving behaviours that typically accompany the Eid-el-Fitr period.

By ensuring a visible presence on the roads, the FRSC aims to deter dangerous driving and facilitate smoother, safer travel for all road users.

To further support this operation, “the FRSC has set up mobile courts and is working in collaboration with the Nigeria Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and other agencies to ensure effective enforcement.”

Motorists are encouraged to report traffic incidents or seek assistance through the FRSC’s mobile app, social media channels, or the toll-free helpline.

“As such, the corps marshal called on the motoring public to download the FRSC Mobile Application for real-time reporting and update on traffic situations, utilise all FRSC social media handles (facebook.com//frscnigeria,Instagram.com//frscnigeria, twitter.com//frscnigeria, and in case of emergency, call the 122 tolls free number as well as the National Traffic Radio live lines: 08052997848 and 09139600107 which are available means to reach FRSC to report Traffic situations anywhere in the Country. The public can also reach the situation room on 07054005754 and 07054005712 respectively.”