1,500 road marshals, 35 patrol vehicles for APC presidential primary

The Federal Road Safety Corps has deployed 1,500 of its personnel and 35 patrol vehicles for the special convention of the All Progressives Congress to elect its presidential candidate for the 2023 poll.

The convention is holding in Abuja from Monday June 6 to Wednesday June 8.

The Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, directed the Deputy Corps Marshal in charge of the Department of Operations to activate the deployment of the 1,500 personnel of the corps and 35 vehicles including tow trucks, bikes and ambulances to strengthen enforcement of restrictions during the entire process of the election.

He said it was part of preparations towards ensuring free flow of traffic to and from the venue of the APC Presidential Primary Election.

In a statement by Bisi Kazeem, the Corps Public Education Officer, the corps operatives drafted to cover the Presidential Primary Election had equally been mandated to clear obstructions from the roads, carry out rescue operations in case of emergencies, and maintain orderliness around the cordoned areas.

He warned the personnel deployed to play active role in the democratic exercise and exhibit the highest sense of professionalism, ingenuity, and avoid any temptation that could lead to abuse of the rights of electorates.

The Corps Marshal wished the ruling party a peaceful, free and fair election, the statement added.