The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said it has arrested 823 drivers, administered 923 fines, impounded 189 vehicles, and confiscated 634 licences and vehicle particulars for traffic light, zebra crossing, and other violations within the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

The Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, who made this disclosure on Friday in Abuja, noted that the arrests were affected during a special enforcement operation activated on September 2, 2024.

Ogungbemide recalled that on September 1, 2024, Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed had commissioned a special enforcement patrol tagged ‘Operation Karara’ to tackle the menace of traffic light and zebra crossing violations in the FCT.

According to him, the operation, which targets to reduce the high incidence of traffic light violations that contribute significantly to road crashes and gridlocks in the nation’s capital, is expected to actualize its mandate through the speedy arrest and prosecution of traffic light violators, conduct of public enlightenment and education on traffic rules and regulations, as well as collaboration with other security agencies to enhance traffic management.

He said, “The Corps Marshal who approved the operation stated with adequate emphasis that traffic light violations are a major contributor to road crashes and must be brought to a halt by all operational means necessary within the ambit of the law.

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“While commending the efforts of the gallant commanders of the various units of the intervention patrol and the field operatives as well, he directed them to intensify patrol operations at major intersections and traffic light points, particularly during peak hours.

“The arrested drivers were charged with various offenses, including traffic light violations, dangerous driving, road marking violations, and reckless driving.

“In order to consolidate on the gains recorded in the course of the patrol operations and further entrench sanity in the use of traffic lights in the FCT, the Corps Marshal appeals to motorists to cooperate with its personnel and obey all traffic rules and regulations.”