The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has arrested 823 drivers within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja in a special operation known as Karara.
The FRSC also administered 923 fines, impounded 189 vehicles and confiscated 634 licenses and vehicle particulars for traffic light, zebra crossing and other violations within the FCT.
According to a statement signed by the Corps Commander, FRSC Headquarters, Abuja, Olusegun Ogungbemide on Friday, these arrests were effected during a special enforcement operation activated on September 2 , 2024.
“You would recall that on the 1 of September, 2024, Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed had commissioned a special enforcement patrol tagged ‘Operation Karara’ to tackle the menace of traffic light and Zebra crossing violations in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja,” Ogungbemide said.
“The operation, which targets to reduce the high incidence of traffic light violations that contribute significantly to road crashes and gridlocks in the nation’s capital is expected to actualize it’s mandate through speedy arrest and prosecution of traffic light violators, conduct of public enlightenment and education on traffic rules and regulations as well as collaboration with other security agencies to enhance traffic management.”
The Corps Marshal who approved the operation stated with adequate emphasis that traffic light violations are a major contributor to road crashes and must be brought to a halt by all operational means necessary within the ambit of the law.
He made known his satisfaction with the successes already recorded within the short period, noting that the FRSC will continue to enforce traffic laws to ensure a safer and more orderly traffic environment in Abuja.
While commending the efforts of the gallant commanders of the various units of the intervention patrol and the field operatives as well, hhe directed them to intensify patrol operations at major intersections and traffic light points, particularly during peak hours.
The arrested drivers were charged with various offenses including traffic light violation, dangerous driving, road marking violations and reckless driving.
In order to consolidate on the gains recorded in the cause of the patrol operations and further entrench sanity in the use of traffic lights in the FCT, the Corps Marshal appeals to motorists to co-operate with its personnel and obey all traffic rules and regulations.
