The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Kaduna State Command has concluded necessary logistic arrangements to commence 24-hour patrol within the metropolitan areas.
This was disclosed by the Kaduna State Sector Commander, Kabiru Nadabo while on a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Union Of Journalists, NUJ, Kaduna State Council secretariat in Kaduna.
Nadabo said; “the Corps has identified about 29 junctions which he described as hot spots within the metropolis that need adequate measures to be taken for the prevention of frequent crashes of vehicles around the spots.”
According to him, “the 24-hour patrol, especially after nightfall would checkmate unruly drivers with road-unworthy vehicles on transit through the city whose risky driving could endanger other road users.”
“The danger of having vehicles without serviceable and proper headlights on our highways at night cannot be overemphasised due to the disaster they could cause,” he stressed.
The Sector Commander promised that his men would ensure the city metropolitan areas and environs are adequately patrolled to avert possible road crashes as a result of flaunting safety rules and regulations so that highways within the state metropolis are made safe for users.
Nadabo reiterated his resolve to partner with members of the press to educate and enlighten the public on safety management, rules and regulations of using the highways, the need for safe driving, and ensuring automobiles are roadworthy.
He said; “I am here to build and solidify good relationship and sustainable synergy with Journalists in the state so they will spread the message and gospel of safety to the general public.
“The menace of a road crash and the devastating consequences it poses on our populace cannot be adequately curtailed without the inputs and contribution of the media and members of the press. We will be pleased to have you as partners in progress in the fight against dangerous driving that has been taking the lives of our dear ones.”
The Sector Commander called on members of the public, particularly drivers who may have been unlawfully treated to report their travails through the proper channel such as the media.
He said; “I won’t hesitate to apply disciplinary action against any erring officer under my Command who has been found wanting by using their uniforms to oppress and exploit drivers.
“And the drivers on their part must ensure they comply with rules and regulations of using the highways and other public roads by making sure their vehicles are in good shape and roadworthy condition.”
Nadabo who was transferred from Sokoto State Command in late July said; “I intend to replicate my Sokoto success story in Kaduna and leave an indelible mark worthy of emulation by my successors, thus my resolve to carry all stakeholders along, particularly the media so that together we can achieve our ultimate goals of eliminating avoidable accidents on our roads.”
On her part, Chairman, NUJ Kaduna State Council, Comrade Asma’u Halilu commended the Sector Commander for extending a hand of partnership to the council.
She added that journalists in the state would ensure they contribute their quota in the crusade for safe driving and aggressive sensitization of the public on safety.
Mercy Chukwudiebere
