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FRSC Launches 12 Special Operations To Tackle Road Crashes Nationwide

NewsDeskNgJul 20, 2026July 20, 20260

FRSC deploys 12 intelligence-led operations nationwide to curb traffic violations, reduce crashes and improve road safety across Nigeria. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched a nationwide Zonal Special Intervention Patrol (ZSIP), rolling out twelve intelligence-driven operations across its Zonal Commands to confront the most persistent causes of road...

Seven Die In Kogi Auto Crash As FRSC Blames Speeding, Fatigue

NewsDeskNgJul 6, 2026July 6, 20260

FRSC confirms seven deaths and three injuries after a Siena bus crashes into a parked truck in Kogi State. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of seven persons in a tragic motor accident along the Okene-Osara-Lokoja Highway in Kogi State. Arise News gathered that a commercial...

FRSC Warns Against Drunk Driving, Speeding As Nigerians Mark Valentine’s Day

NewsDeskNgFeb 14, 2026February 14, 20260

FRSC has cautioned motorists against drunk driving and excessive speed during Valentine’s Day celebrations, while deploying officers and breathalysers nationwide. From curated love notes and viral hashtags to instant gift deliveries at the tap of a screen, social media and e-commerce are transforming Valentine’s Day into a digital-first celebration of...

Zamfara FRSC warns motorists against over-speeding, drugs

NewsDeskNgNov 8, 2024November 8, 20240

Zamfara State Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Tijjani Illiyasu has warned motorists to avoid over-speeding, overloading, and using drugs during driving. The Sector Commander gave the warning during a town hall meeting held at UBE Training Centre Gusau, the State capital. Illiyasu said that the essence of the...

20 states get FRSC sector commanders

NewsDeskNgJul 23, 2024July 23, 20240

The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, on Monday deployed new Sector Commanders for 20 states across the country. This was captured in a statement issued by Mr Olusegun Ogungbemid, the Acting Corps Public Education, CPEO. According to Mohammed, the redeployment was part of strategic intervention mechanisms,...

FRSC appoints new Zonal Commander for Osun, Oyo, Ondo states

NewsDeskNgJul 18, 2024July 18, 20240

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has appointed Corps Commander Alphonses Godwin as the new acting Zonal Commanding Officer, ZCO, in charge of Osun, Oyo and Ondo states. This was contained in a statement issued by the Zonal Public Enlightenment Officer, Adegboye Banke, and made available to journalists on Thursday...

FRSC impounds 630 vehicles in Oyo over traffic rules violation

NewsDeskNgDec 28, 2022December 28, 20220

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Oyo State Command, has revealed that no more than 630 vehicles have been impounded in the state. The command noted that the vehicles were impounded over violation of several traffic rules. It explained that the vehicles were impounded between January and November this year....

FRSC confirm 7 dead, 29 injured in Calabar Carnival

NewsDeskNgDec 28, 2022December 28, 20220

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed seven persons dead and 29 injured in an incident that occurred during the annual Calabar Carnival on Tuesday. The Sector Commander of the Corps, Maikano Hassan confirmed the number of casualty to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He said that the...