In anticipation of the Eid El-Kabir celebrations on June 6, 2025, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has initiated a comprehensive nationwide patrol operation to safeguard motorists and pedestrians during the festive period. The special patrol will run from June 5 through June 11, focusing on traffic management and accident prevention.
A statement from FRSC spokesman Olusegun Ogungbemide revealed that more than 36,000 personnel, comprising regular and special marshals, will be deployed. The operation will be supported by 750 patrol vehicles, 120 ambulances, 25 tow trucks, and over 200 motorbikes, ensuring extensive coverage across Nigeria’s road networks.
The statement reads, “Pursuant to the declaration of Friday, 6 June, 2025 as the day of Eid el Kabir in Nigeria, the Federal Road Safety Corps has commenced massive Mobilisation of its personnel and operational equipments for the Sallah special patrol aimed at ensuring safer road environment, before, during the festive period and beyond.”
Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed explained that the operation’s objectives include facilitating free movement of vehicles, enabling rapid rescue operations, and clearing any road obstructions promptly. He reiterated the Corps’ dedication to reducing road traffic crashes through vigilant patrols and public awareness.
Commanding officers have been tasked with ensuring full coverage of 52 critical corridors nationwide, including major highways such as Abuja-Kaduna-Kano and Sagamu-Mowe-Lagos.
To enhance enforcement, officers will be equipped with radar guns and breathalysers to monitor speed and deter drunk driving. Emergency response teams dubbed Zebras will be on standby to respond swiftly to accidents.
The FRSC is collaborating closely with the military, Nigeria Police Force, Civil Defence, Department of State Services, and ambulance providers to ensure seamless operations. Mobile courts will be deployed nationwide to expedite the prosecution of traffic offenders.
Motorists are urged to adhere strictly to traffic rules and cooperate with enforcement personnel. The Corps Marshal warned that mobile courts would promptly dispense justice to violators.
The patrol schedule includes shifts from morning to late evening, with night rescue teams ready to respond. The public can report accidents and traffic congestion through the FRSC’s National Traffic Radio (107.1 FM) and toll-free line 122.
Shehu Mohammed appealed to all road users to cooperate with enforcement officers and maintain responsible driving practices to ensure a safe Eid El-Kabir celebration.