APC national convention: FRSC to deploy 1,500 personnel, 35 vehicles

Ahead of the national convention of the All Progressives Congress holding in Abuja on Saturday, the Federal Road Safety Corps says 1,500 personnel of the corps and 35 patrol vehicles, tow trucks, among others will be released for seamless traffic control and related operations.

The Corps Marshal of the FRSC,  Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, directed the Department of the Operation of the corps to deploy the personnel and vehicles for the smooth movement of party delegates and other people in the FCT during the conduct of the APC national convention.

He also ordered the FRSC operatives to ensure effective collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to ensure hitch free vehicular movement.

This is contained in a statement by Bisi Kazeem, the Corps Public Education Officer, the Corps Operatives.

He quoted the corps marshal as saying all road marshals rafted to cover the national convention had been mandated to clear obstructions from the roads, carry out rescue operations in case of emergencies and maintain orderliness around the cordoned areas.

The statement read in part, “To ensure that the Corps plays effective role to make traffic flow seamless, the Corps Marshal also directed the Deputy Corps Marshal in charge of the Department of Operations to activate the deployment of 1500 personnel of the Corps and 35 Vehicles including tow trucks, bikes, and ambulances to strengthen enforcement of restrictions during the entire process of the convention.

“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.

“While reading out the marching order to the personnel, the Corps Marshal wished the ruling party a peaceful, free and fair convention.”