The Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC), Sagamu Unit Command, has advised motorists against night and early morning journeys as part of measures to prevent mishaps during the Easter celebration.
FRSC Sagamu unit Commander, Mr Taofiq Iyanda, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Sagamu, Ogun.
NAN reports that the Federal Government has declared Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10, as public holidays for the Christian faithful to celebrate Easter after a 40-day fasting.
Iyanda said the advice became imperative because motorists are fond of embarking on night and early morning journeys.
“The motorists need to consider the security situations currently being experienced nationwide, to avoid falling victim to attacks.
“It is also to be noted that most of the road crashes occur at night and early morning due to poor visibility during this period,” he added.
The unit commander implored motorists to desist from violating speed limits and dangerous driving that could lead to road crashes during the Easter celebration.
He warned motorists against driving against traffic and driving under the influence of alcohol, saying that FRSC personnel would be on the roads to apprehend erring motorists.
Iyanda said that the FRSC would be collaborating with other sister agencies, especially on Lagos-Ibadan expressway and Sagamu axis, to ensure prompt response to accident victims, control traffic grid-locks and remove broken down vehicles.
He urged motorists to exercise patience and cooperate with traffic management personnel to ensure sanity during the Easter season.
Iyanda also enjoined them to ensure their vehicles were in good condition before embarking on any trip. nan.
