Amid the lingering fuel scarcity, the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has cautioned motorists, particularly commercial drivers, advising them against keeping extra fuel in their vehicles due to the potential risk it poses to the safety of innocent commuters.
State Commander of the FRSC, Corps Commander Patrick Ikaba gave the warning while addressing drivers, vehicle owners and animal merchants at the Cattle Market in Bauchi on Tuesday.
He warned that anyone caught in the act will be dealt with in accordance with the relevant traffic regulations.
Ikaba also expressed concern over the rate of fatal crashes across the country adding that some of the crashes are avoidable.
“In Nigeria, research has shown that more people are dying in various road crashes across the country than HIV/AIDS infection. These crashes are avoidable and so, we must save lives by changing our attitudes to life,” he said
He lamented that night travel is another issue that has been a cause for concern for the Corps, warning that night travel should be avoided because it is always difficult to get help in terms of any crash.
He made reference to a recent fatal crash in Enugu State involving a bus from Bauchi State, noting that the probable cause of the crash was fatigue and stress on the side of the driver who drove all night.
The Sector Commander disclosed that all Sectors of the FRSC have been authorised to arrest any road traffic offender and deal with them accordingly.
Also speaking, State Coordinator of the FRSC Special Marshal, Dr Kunle Gbadamosi lamented that Most of the trailer drivers are reckless and impatient while driving, a situation he said had led to many fatal crashes across the country.