The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has commenced its 2026 Easter Special Patrol nationwide, deploying personnel and operational resources across major highways to ensure safer and smoother travel during the festive season.
In a statement, the Corps said the operation, scheduled to run from April 1 to April 8, 2026, is aimed at managing the anticipated surge in traffic as Nigerians join Christians globally to celebrate Easter.
The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, explained that the initiative was necessitated by the expected increase in both vehicular and human movement across the country.
As part of the exercise, the FRSC has mapped out key routes for intensified monitoring. These include the Lagos-Ibadan, Sagamu-Ore-Benin, Abuja-Lokoja, Benin-Auchi-Okene, Kaduna-Zaria-Kano, Ilorin-Mokwa-Birnin Gwari, and Bauchi-Gombe corridors. Major eastern routes such as Onitsha-Asaba-Benin, Onitsha-Owerri, and Enugu-Aba-Port Harcourt are also covered.
The Corps noted that personnel and logistics have been strategically stationed along these highways to enhance traffic flow, ensure rapid emergency response, and boost visibility.
It further stated that enforcement would be intensified against common traffic violations associated with road accidents, including speeding, dangerous driving and overtaking, overloading, lane indiscipline, use of mobile phones while driving, tyre-related offences, road obstruction, and the mixing of passengers with goods.
Additionally, special focus will be placed on compliance with seat belt usage, child restraint measures, proper passenger manifest documentation, and the use of roadworthy vehicles.
To reinforce compliance, the FRSC will also deploy mobile courts along major routes to facilitate the swift prosecution of traffic offenders, a step aimed at promoting discipline and accountability among motorists.
“To reinforce compliance and deter traffic violations, mobile courts will be deployed along major routes for the prompt prosecution of offenders,” the statement said.
“The Corps has activated round-the-clock patrol, rescue, and traffic management services, supported by the deployment of patrol vehicles, ambulances, tow trucks, and modern enforcement equipment,” the statement added.
In addition, public awareness campaigns will be intensified through National Traffic Radio 107.1 FM and other platforms to provide travellers with real-time updates and safety information.
The Corps Marshal assured Nigerians of the FRSC’s commitment to protecting lives and property on the roads and urged motorists to obey traffic rules, avoid dangerous driving habits, and ensure their vehicles are in good condition before embarking on any journey.
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