Yuletide: FRSC targets overloading, dangerous driving in Katsina

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Katsina Command says it is targeting drivers who are in the habit of over loading and dangerous driving during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.

The state FRSC Sector Commander, Mr Aliyu Ma’aji, made this known at a news conference on Tuesday in Katsina.

Ma’aji said that the command was out to ensure zero road traffic deaths and crash-free during the festive period.

He said that the command had organised series of activities at motor parks, Mosques and Churches to enlighten motorists on the risks associated with dangerous driving and over loading.

Ma’aji also reminded prospective

passengers to always speak up against violations of traffic rules, dangerous driving and speeding by drivers in order to save their lives.

“Data indicated more passengers lost their lives than drivers during accidents,” the sector commander said.

He urged prospective passengers to always use faster channels to report road crashes and obstruction to the FRSC for possible rescuing without delay.

According to him, the command light tow truck had been strategically positioned in the event of any unforeseen eventuality.

He also announced that a mobile Court had also been set up for possible prosecution of traffic offenders on the spot.

Ma’aji, however, advised motorists to desist from mixing of goods and passengers in their vehicles, among other traffic violations.