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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed 1500 personnel for the national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to hold on Saturday.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi made this known on Thursday, saying this is part of preparations towards ensuring free flow of traffic to and from the venue of the convention.
Oyeyemi revealed that operatives have been ordered to ensure effective collaboration with the Nigerian Police Force and other security agencies to ensure hitch-free vehicular movement.
In a statement by Bisi Kazeem, the Corps Public Education Officer, the Corps Operatives drafted to cover the national convention have equally 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 reads: “To ensure that the Corps plays an 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 an 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”.