FRSC boss decries disregard for traffic lights in FCT

Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dauda Biu has said non-adherence to traffic lights, particularly in the nation’s capital is worrisome.

Speaking in Abuja during the first quarter Corps Marshal strategy session with commanding officers, he said such disregard for traffic regulations not only endangers lives but also undermines the credibility of the corps efforts.

According to him, “We must redouble our efforts to ensure strict enforcement of traffic laws and hold violators accountable for their actions.”

He said analysis revealed that vehicles carrying animals, goods, and people, interstate buses, and mass transit systems were also significant contributors to road accidents and fatalities.

Meanwhile, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has approved the appointment of Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM), Muhammed Kaigama Kabo to the rank of Deputy Corps Marshal (DCM) to represent the Northeast Geopolitical Zone. He also approved the promotion of 818 other senior, intermediate and junior officers.

The promoted officers include; 8 Corps Commanders (CC) promoted to the rank of Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM), 56 Deputy Corps Commanders (DCC) to the rank of Corps Commander (CC) and 63 Assistant Corps Commanders (ACC) to the rank of Deputy Corps Commanders (DCC).

Others include; 10 Chief Route Commanders promoted to Assistant Corps Commanders, 63 Superintendent Route Commanders to Chief Route Commanders as well as 186 Route Commanders elevated to the rank of Superintendent Route Commander.

He also approved the promotion of 89 Deputy Route Commanders to the rank of Route Commander as well as 343 Assistant Route Commanders (ARC) to the rank of Deputy Route Commander (DRC).