In order to guarantee effective traffic management, timely clearance of obstructions, prompt rescue/emergency service during the yuletide period, the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) has deployed 680 men to man strategic beats and choke points.
It was learnt that the agency is working in collaboration with other security agencies on the 12 major traffic corridors in the state before, during and after the Christmas and New Year Celebrations.
In a statement signed by the TRACE Public Relations Officer (M&S), Cdr. Babatunde Akinbiyi, on Wednesday revealed that Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, (TRACE), has commenced operation “SAFE & RESPONSIBLE DRIVING… A MUST.”
Adding that they are covering all the Ogun 12 major traffic corridors, including the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Atan-Lusada-Agbara-Badagry Expressway, Interchange-Sagamu-Ijebu/Ode-Benin/Ore Expressway, Abeokuta-Kobape-Siun-Interchange Expressway, Lafenwa/Rounder-Olorunda-Ayetoro-Imeko-Ilara Border amongst others in a constant motorised 24 hours patrol on daily basis, is to ensure safety of road users.
The operation which commenced on Monday, December 12, 2022, and through Monday, January 9, 2023, would involve the deployment of “680 operational strength of her human resource to man strategic beats and choke points, especially diversion and construction zones across the state 12 major traffic corridors.
He further added that the exercise is to check the excesses of recalcitrant motorists as vehicular and human traffic during the Christmas and New Year holidays will be high coupled with its attendant traffic build-up, breakdown of poorly-maintained vehicles, obstruction, over speeding, reckless and drunk driving, as well as road crashes.
Commander Seni Ogunyemi admonished motorists to desist from stocking their vehicles with contaminated jerry cans of fuel while in transit despite the scarcity of fuel distribution challenges that is prevalent in the country.
Reminding of the implication of doing so noted that they should use safe fire-resistant lined containers, which is safe and tamperproof.
However, he cautioned TRACE operatives to be humane, civil and exhibit a high level of professionalism, just as he charged the general public, particularly the motoring public, to ensure a crash-free celebration.
For feedback mechanism, motorists are to call the following emergency numbers for assistance: 112 (Toll-Free Line); 0803 491 9165; 0805 057 8004 and 0806 270 3568.
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