The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) stated that its personnel would need specialized training in firearms handling before beginning night highway patrols.
Kingsley Agomoh, Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Project Implementation Office, stated this in Abuja on Thursday while answering questions at a seminar hosted by the Bureau of Public Reforms.
He stated that, while the Commission had been granted the authority to carry weapons, it would only do so after completing the specialized training.
“It’s one of the reasons we haven’t started working at night,” Agomoh said in response to a question about nighttime traffic management.
He did, however, assure that the FRSC has upgraded its equipment and facilities to deal with traffic emergencies and save lives.
“We are not only concerned with arresting drivers who do not wear seatbelts, make phone calls while driving, speed, or commit other traffic violations.”
“The FRCS monitors all measures to prevent road traffic accidents,” said the Assistant Corps Marshal.
He did, however, say that it was impossible for the commission’s personnel to be on every road at all times, and he urged Nigerians to do their part to ensure safer roads at all times.
He added that the public should report problems as they arise in order to help reduce fatalities.
According to Agomoh, the FRSC has one of the best ambulance services in the country, with ambulances stationed on major highways to provide medical assistance to road crash victims.
“For each ambulance, 15 calls can be received at the same time; it has a generator and a fire extinguisher.”
“It has a central monitor, paramedics, and a radiographer on call at all times, as well as feedback and other life-saving devices.” They are technologically oriented.”
Agomoh stated that the corps had taken measures to reduce the risk heavy duty vehicles pose to motorists, including stopping them from traveling when necessary.
He claimed that this was done to reduce traffic congestion and fatalities.