The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Kano Sector Command has commenced a week-long special patrol to ensure the safety of road users during the 2025 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.
The operation, which began today, will run through Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
This was disclosed in a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Labaran.
He explained that the patrol was launched in response to the expected surge in vehicular movement during the festive season. The initiative aims to guarantee a smooth, crash-free, and safe Sallah celebration across the state.
“To achieve these objectives, the command will deploy 1,889 personnel, comprising 1,348 Regular Marshals and 541 Special Marshals, 24/7 standby provision of five ambulance service points for prompt rescue and emergency response,” the statement revealed.
Labaran added that mobile courts will be stationed along major routes to promptly prosecute traffic offenders, ensuring strict enforcement of road safety regulations during the festive period.
“The Sector Commander, CC MB Bature, has warned against dangerous/reckless driving, overloading, car racing, underage driving and other traffic violations during and after the Eid-el-Kabir celebration,” the statement added.
