The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Osun Command, says it will mount surveillance in strategic locations against reckless driving during the state’s local government elections.

The Osun Sector Commander, Mr Taofeeq Sokumbi, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Osogbo.

Sokumbi said such surveillance would enforce motorists to adhere strictly to safety established guidelines during and after the election .

He explained that the corps would partner with other security agencies towards the success of the election.

” We are working hand -in -hand with the lead security agency, which is the Nigerian Police, to ensure the safety of lives and properties and also success of the election.

” I want to urge drivers that will be engaged on election duty before, during and after the processes to be safety conscious, reduce speeding and not be carried away on highways,” Sokumbi said.

He also advised the electorate to vote responsibly, peacefully and not to be pawns in the hands of any political party.

The sector commander said traffic infractions would be penalised and not treated lightly.

NAN reports that the Osun State local government elections is expected to hold on Saturday, Feb. 22