FRSC launches special operation to curb highway crashes in North-West

  The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched a three-day special patrol across Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states to tackle overloading, mixed loading and other traffic offences linked to road crashes. The operation, codenamed “Daidaita Lodi” and “Lodi Limit,” is being conducted simultaneously across the FRSC’s 12 zones nationwide to improve compliance with road […]

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched a three-day special patrol across Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states to tackle overloading, mixed loading and other traffic offences linked to road crashes.
The operation, codenamed “Daidaita Lodi” and “Lodi Limit,” is being conducted simultaneously across the FRSC’s 12 zones nationwide to improve compliance with road safety regulations.
Speaking at the flag-off in Sokoto, the Zonal Commanding Officer, Assistant Corps Marshal Shaba Bariam Akanbi, said the exercise followed the directive of the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, to strengthen enforcement against dangerous road practices.
He said the operation would focus on overloading, carrying passengers alongside goods, highway obstruction and other traffic violations, while public enlightenment would complement enforcement.
Sokoto State Commissioner for Transport, Bala Kokani Kebbe, described the campaign as timely, noting that overloading remains a major cause of avoidable road crashes.
He assured the FRSC of the state government’s support in enforcing traffic laws to protect lives and property.
Representing the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, Dan Iyan Sokoto, Aminu Bala, pledged the Sultanate Council’s support for road safety campaigns and urged motorists to obey traffic rules.
Earlier, the Sokoto State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Adamu Argungu, warned that offenders arrested during the operation would be prosecuted by a Mobile Court.