The Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) says it has commenced operation “Safety on Ogun Traffic Corridors,’’ with the deployment of 350 operatives and 23 patrol vehicles for the Easter celebrations.
Mr Seni Ogunyemi, TRACE Corps Commander in Ogun, in a statement in Ota, Ogun, on Monday, said the operation would be to ensure a free flow of traffic during the Easter period.
Ogunyemi said the operation, which commenced on Monday, to end on April 28, would involve 20 towing trucks through Hired Tow Operators (HTOs), to cover the state traffic throughout the Easter period.
“The exercise is to ensure effective traffic management in all the nooks and crannies of the state, especially at diversion points, where road re-construction is ongoing.
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“It will also ensure timely clearance of obstructions, prompt rescue, emergency service and collaboration with other sister security agencies,’’ he said.
The exercise, he said, would also involve all road users through the TRACE Traffic Whistle Blower Initiative, TRACE Emergency Traffic Service (TETS), and its Community-based Traffic Management Scheme.
The TRACE boss urged all operatives to be humane, civil and exhibit a high level of professionalism in the discharge of their duties.
Ogunyemi, however, felicitated with Christian Faithful, urging them to reflect on the reason for the season.
He implored the public to be safety conscious and to ensure strict compliance with traffic rules and regulations.
According to him, any vehicle found to be involved in any traffic infraction during the celebration will not be released until April 29, when the corps would end her Easter Special Operation Order.
“However, for feedback calls, in case of emergency situations, the motoring public can call these hotlines: 0703 411 0281 (Text only), 0802 414 9595 and 0810 179 2333,” he added. (NAN)
