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FRSC begins special patrol “Operation flush” in FCT
FRSC begins special patrol “Operation flush” in FCT
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has declared Friday, Saturday and Sunday of every week for a special patrol tagged “Operation Flush” to curb road crashes in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The Sector Commander, FCT command, Mr Oga Ochi said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja.
Ochi recalled that the Special Patrol Operation during the last Sallah was done with mass deployment of personnel adding that it led to the success rate recorded during the period.
He said that the operation led to the reduction of road traffic crashes within FCT and also across the whole country, hence the sustainability of more special operations.
Ochi said that the “Operation flush” was set to deal with any form of influence such as intake of alcohol or drugs that could lead to road traffic crashes in the territory.
He said that random tests would be done on these three days of every week to ensure that people who were involved in any form of influence of alcohol or drugs were detected.
According to him, appropriate actions and sanctions are taken after detecting such.
“The reason those three days had been assigned for the duty is that we noticed that the number of crashes recorded at the FCT over the weekend outnumber that of the remaining part of the week.
“We also realised that the number of crashes during the weekend is higher probably because people that go to clubs on Friday against Saturday and then Sunday coming back at the late hours and must have been drunk.
“We believe they get Involved in crashes due to the influence of alcohol or drugs. As a way of checking that, we now introduced the special patrol operation throughout the weekend.
“And the operation aim at reducing people that drive under the influence so that there won’t be crashes and we also check the rate of crashes within the FCT, ” he said.
Ochi assured that the Command would continue to work with sister agencies, host communities and transport unions to address issues around road traffic crashes.
FRSC begins special patrol “Operation flush” in FCT
Troops arrest suspects, recover arms in Ogidigben operation in Delta
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), have arrested two suspects and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition following a security operation in Ogidigben community, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 10:48 a.m. on April 7 after reports of sporadic shooting in the community.
According to the sources, troops of 3 Battalion (Rear) swiftly moved into the area and carried out exploitation operations, leading to the arrest of two suspects linked to the incident.
Items recovered during the operation include four AK-47 rifles, six magazines, and 106 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
Other items recovered are two knives, 10 machetes, and four pairs of rain boots.
The apprehended suspects and recovered items are currently in the custody of the troops for further investigation and necessary action.
Security sources said the operation was part of ongoing efforts to curb criminal activities and restore peace in the Niger Delta region
Troops arrest suspects, recover arms in Ogidigben operation in Delta
Plateau: troops repel attack on Jol community in Riyom
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have foiled an attack on Jol village in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 3:30 p.m. on April 7 when troops of Sector 6 responded to reports of an attack by suspected terrorists on the community.
On arrival, the troops engaged the assailants in a firefight, forcing them to retreat into surrounding bushes.
No casualty was reported during the encounter.
The troops have since intensified patrols and continued to dominate the general area to deny the attackers freedom of action and prevent further threats.
Security sources said efforts were ongoing to track the fleeing suspects and sustain stability in the area.
Plateau: troops repel attack on Jol community in Riyom
Six killed, two injured as troops respond to terrorist attack on goods vehicle in Gusau
By: Zagazola Makama
Six persons have been killed and two others injured following a terrorist attack on a vehicle conveying goods in Toffa village, Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Security sources said troops of 1 Brigade, deployed at Combat Team 3 Magami, responded to distress information on the incident at about 2:30 p.m. on April 6 while on a fighting patrol.
According to the sources, the attackers opened fire on the vehicle, forcing it to overturn.
On arrival at the scene, the troops discovered that six occupants had been killed, while two others sustained injuries.
The injured victims were evacuated to a medical facility for treatment.
Security sources said troops have intensified patrols in the general area as part of efforts to track down the perpetrators and prevent further attacks.
Six killed, two injured as troops respond to terrorist attack on goods vehicle in Gusau
Troops arrest suspects, recover arms in Ogidigben operation in Delta
Plateau: troops repel attack on Jol community in Riyom
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