FRSC Warns Parties, Politicians Against Reckless Driving During Campaigning

Political Parties and Politicians have been warned to avoid excessive speed and reckless driving during campaign.

This is contained in a statement issued by Bisi Kazeem, the Corps Public Education Officer.

The Corps Marshal, Dauda Biu on Tuesday, told drivers of convoys to handle vehicles with caution.

Biu’s warning followed multiple auto crashes, some fatal, involving party members and supporters.

In the statement, drivers are urged to obey traffic regulations to avoid mishaps.

The corps marshal said in spite of repeated warnings and appeals by the FRSC, many motorists still violate established laws.

“Commanding Officers have been directed to enhance visibility of patrol teams in identified strategic locations”, Kazeem noted

Biu however commended parties and candidates that have been adhering to traffic rules.

The agency announced the deployment of more operational vehicles and manpower to combat gridlocks.