FRSC restricted 300 trucks on Abuja road in 5 days

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has restricted over 300 articulated vehicles and trucks from moving along the busy Kugbo outbound corridor during peak hours in Abuja. The FRSC recorded this significant milestone since the commencement of its ongoing enforcement operation, code-named “Operation Safe Kugbo.” In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, the Acting […]

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has restricted over 300 articulated vehicles and trucks from moving along the busy Kugbo outbound corridor during peak hours in Abuja.

The FRSC recorded this significant milestone since the commencement of its ongoing enforcement operation, code-named “Operation Safe Kugbo.”

In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, the Acting Corps Public Education Officer (ACPEO), Mrs. Felicia Kalu, noted that the exercise began on March 19. According to Kalu, the operation is a proactive initiative conceived by the FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, and implemented at the sector level.

She stated that the operation was strategically designed to mitigate road traffic crashes in line with the National Road Traffic Regulations (NRTR), particularly Section 223, as well as extant FCT traffic regulations. 

She added that the move aligns with the Corps’ 2026 Corporate Strategic Goal 1, which prioritizes the reduction of road traffic crashes and fatalities nationwide.

“On day two of the operation, the Nyanya Unit Commander led a team of dedicated operatives in a well-coordinated enforcement drive that resulted in the restriction of 96 articulated vehicles and trucks during peak periods. This was the highest single-day record since the commencement.

“The cumulative total of restricted vehicles since the operation began is approximately 300, reflecting a high level of compliance and operational effectiveness within a short period,” Kalu said.

She noted with satisfaction that since the start of “Operation Safe Kugbo,” the corridor has recorded zero road traffic crashes involving articulated vehicles during restricted hours. 

This development, she said, underscores the impact of proactive traffic management and strict enforcement.

“To ensure seamless execution, the operation was supported by adequate logistics, strategic deployment of personnel, and real-time traffic monitoring. All of these contributed to improved traffic flow and enhanced safety along the corridor,” she added.

Kalu reiterated that the restriction is not punitive but a necessary safety measure aimed at protecting lives and property, especially during high-traffic periods when the risks associated with heavy-duty vehicles are significantly elevated. (NAN)