Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has officially flagged off a strategic enforcement operation code named “Operation Safe Kugbo”, aimed at enhancing traffic flow and reducing the incidence of Road Traffic Crashes involving articulated vehicles along the ever busy Kugbo outbound corridor. This was contained in a statement signed by Felicia Kalu, mnipr, Corps Commander, Ag. Corps Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps Headquarters, Abuja.
The statement reads: “The Corps notes that the public will recall the proactive intervention of the Corps Marshal, when he recently constituted a high-level tactical team to critically assess and address the recurring incidences of road traffic crashes along the AYA–Nyanya–Kugbo axis.
“The ongoing enforcement drive is a direct outcome of that intervention, reflecting the Corps’ commitment to translating strategic assessments into impactful actions.
“The initiative, conceived by the Corps Marshal himself and driven at the Sector level by the Sector Commander, CC FN Theman, is in line with the provisions of the National Road Traffic Regulations (NRTR), particularly Section 223, as well as the FCT Traffic Regulations.
“It also aligns with the Corps’ 2026 Corporate Strategic Goal One, which prioritises safer road environments through proactive and preventive measures. The operation focuses on restricting the movement of articulated vehicles and heavy-duty trucks during peak traffic hours to mitigate congestion and associated risks.
“On Day One of the exercise, Wednesday 18th March 2026, the Unit Commander RS7.13 Nyanya, CRC WF Luka, led a combined enforcement team comprising personnel from RS7.1 FCT and RS7.13 Nyanya. The team, made up of eight (8) Officers, twenty-two (22) Marshals, supported by three (3) patrol vehicles and five (5) motorbikes, successfully restricted a total of eighty-nine (89) articulated vehicles from operating during designated peak periods.
“The operation was conducted seamlessly, with full compliance recorded from motorists and stakeholders. The Corps commends the cooperation of drivers and transport operators, whose understanding and adherence contributed significantly to the hitch-free exercise.
“FRSC reiterates its commitment to deploying data driven and people centred strategies to safeguard lives and property on Nigerian roads.
“The Corps urges all road users, particularly operators of heavy duty vehicles, to continue to comply with traffic regulations, as sustained enforcement under Operation Safe Kugbo will remain a critical component of efforts to ensure safer and more efficient movement within the FCT, ” it also added.
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