- Recall that FRSC had directed an immediate clampdown on the transportation of flammable substances like petroleum products across the country.
- The FRSC corps marshal had in August ordered operatives to embark on an awareness campaign for drivers and passengers on the dangers of carrying petroleum products in vehicles.
- He also directed the deployment of patrol operatives on highways to conduct searches and identify vehicles carrying such products.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kogi has issued a warning to drivers in the state.
The FRSC also cautioned its personnel against laziness and exploitation of motorists on the roads.
At the opening of a workshop for operations heads on Thursday, Samuel Oyedeji, the FRSC sector commander in Kogi, stated that offenders will face severe consequences.
The workshop took place at the command’s headquarters in Lokoja.
Oyedeji cautioned that any officer who fails to perform their duties will face strict disciplinary action, including possible dismissal, to set an example for others.
“We are in Kogi as officers and men of the corps to serve diligently; and that we must put at the back of our minds.”
“Any act that could tarnish our image as a corps should be avoided and we should rather project the FRSC in good light before the public,” he said.
He emphasized that the safety of road users should be the top priority for the corps and encouraged officers to be proactive in responding to road accidents.