FRSC tightens highway security to curb ember months accidents

By Christian Njoku

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Cross River Sector Command, says it has intensified preparations to ensure safer roads and reduction in road traffic crashes during the 2026 Ember Months.

The Sector Commander, Corps Commander Innocent Etuk, said this in a statement made available to newsmen in Calabar on Tuesday.

Etuk said that the command had deployed strategic measures to address increased vehicular movement, congestion and road user indiscipline during the period.

He said the command has also strengthened special intervention patrols along major highways, traffic corridors, crash-prone black spots and other strategic locations across the state.

According to him, patrol teams have also been strategically deployed to enhance monitoring, enforcement and prompt responses to emergencies throughout the Ember Months.

“The command will focus its enforcement activities on dangerous driving, overloading, speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, use of mobile phones while driving and non-use of seat belts. Other infractions targeted include tyre-related offences, mechanically deficient vehicles, number plate violations and other unsafe practices capable of endangering lives on the highways,” he said.

The sector commander said the command has equally strengthened collaboration with the state government, transport unions, security agencies, emergency responders, traditional institutions and local authorities.

He said that the partnership would enhance coordinated traffic management, intelligence sharing, emergency response and effective intervention during the festive period.

“The command will intensify public enlightenment campaigns through radio, television, social media, motor parks, town hall meetings, road shows and other platforms,” Etuk said.

He added that personnel would be deployed to strategic intersections, entry and exit points, busy traffic corridors, motor parks and other locations expected to witness increased vehicular activities. I charge personnel to remain professional, disciplined, civil and responsive because our operation is aimed at saving lives, preventing crashes and ensuring seamless movement. Motorists are also advised to plan journeys, avoid night travel where possible, rest adequately before long trips and report dangerous driving by calling the FRSC toll-free line, 122,” he said.

Etuk urged motorists and other road users to comply with traffic regulations and exercise caution throughout the Ember Months to ensure safer journeys across the state.

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