FRSC begins Easter patrols, warns against speeding, overloading

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched its 2026 Easter Special Patrol Operations to ensure safe movement of road users across the country.

The operation, which runs from April 1 to 8, was announced on Wednesday in a statement signed by Acting Corps Public Education Officer, Felicia Kalu.

According to the statement, Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed said the exercise was triggered by increased travel during the Easter period.

He said: “The expected increase in vehicular and human traffic across the country, as Nigerians join the global Christian community in commemorating the Easter celebration.”

The Corps identified high-risk routes for special monitoring, including Lagos-Ibadan, Sagamu-Ore-Benin, Abuja-Lokoja, Benin-Auchi-Okene, Kaduna-Zaria-Kano, Ilorin-Mokwa-Birnin Gwari, Bauchi-Gombe, and key eastern corridors such as Onitsha-Asaba-Benin, Onitsha-Owerri, and Enugu-Aba-Port Harcourt.

Mohammed said personnel and equipment have been deployed to improve response and visibility.

He said: “Strategically deployed along these corridors to enhance traffic flow, ensure rapid emergency response, and boost operational visibility.”

The FRSC said it will clamp down on traffic violations linked to road crashes.

These include speeding, dangerous driving, overloading, lane indiscipline, use of mobile phones while driving, tyre offences, road obstruction, and mix-loading.

The Corps added that attention will also focus on “seat belt compliance, child restraint use, passengers’ manifest violations, and mechanically deficient vehicles.”

To enforce compliance, Mohammed said: “mobile courts will be deployed along major routes for the prompt prosecution of offenders.”

He added: “This measure is designed to ensure immediate dispensation of justice in accordance with existing traffic laws, while promoting discipline and accountability among road users.”