By Chioma James
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has commenced its nationwide 2026 Easter Special Patrol Operations, scheduled to run from 1–8 April 2026. This initiative involves the strategic deployment of personnel and operational assets aimed at ensuring the safe, smooth, and hitch-free movement of road users during the Easter festivities.
The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, stated that the operation was necessitated by the expected increase in vehicular and human traffic across the country as Nigerians join the global Christian community in commemorating the Easter celebration.
The Corps has identified high-risk and high-traffic routes for special attention, including the Lagos–Ibadan, Sagamu–Ore–Benin, Abuja–Lokoja, Benin–Auchi–Okene, Kaduna–Zaria–Kano, Ilorin–Mokwa–Birnin Gwari, and Bauchi–Gombe corridors, as well as major eastern routes such as Onitsha–Asaba–Benin, Onitsha–Owerri, and Enugu–Aba–Port Harcourt. Personnel and logistics have been strategically deployed along these corridors to enhance traffic flow, ensure rapid emergency response, and boost operational visibility.
As part of the operation, the Corps will intensify enforcement against major traffic violations responsible for road crashes. These include speeding, dangerous driving and overtaking, overloading, lane indiscipline, the use of mobile phones while driving, tyre violations, road obstructions, and the “mix-loading” of passengers with goods. Special attention will also be given to seat belt compliance, child restraint use, passenger manifest violations, and mechanically deficient vehicles.
To reinforce compliance and deter traffic violations, mobile courts will be deployed along major routes for the prompt prosecution of offenders. This measure is designed to ensure the immediate dispensation of justice in accordance with existing traffic laws, while promoting discipline and accountability among road users.
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. Public enlightenment campaigns will also be intensified through National Traffic Radio 107.1 FM and other media platforms to provide real-time travel advisories and safety information.
The Corps Marshal assured Nigerians of the FRSC’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property on the highways and called on all motorists to obey traffic rules, avoid risky driving behaviors, and ensure their vehicles are in good condition before embarking on any journey. Members of the public are advised to contact the Corps in case of emergencies through the toll-free number 122 or 0700-CALL-FRSC.