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FRSC Deploys 1,500 Personnel for Easter Safety Push
FRSC deploys 1,500 personnel for Easter safety in Anambra, with patrols, ambulances and emergency response teams to curb road accidents
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Anambra State Command on Wednesday, April 2026, deployed 1,500 personnel, including special marshals, across the state to strengthen traffic management and enhance road safety during the Easter celebration period.
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The FRSC Deploys 1,500 Personnel for Easter Safety operation is aimed at reducing road crashes and ensuring smooth vehicular movement as increased travel is expected across major highways in the state.
In a statement issued by the Sector Public Education Officer, Margaret Onabe, the command confirmed that emergency response teams, towing trucks, patrol vehicles, motorbikes, and ambulances have been stationed at strategic locations to respond swiftly to incidents and traffic obstruction.
The Sector Commander, Corps Commander Bridget Asekhauno, urged motorists to comply with traffic regulations and prioritise safety throughout the festive period.
She stressed the need for caution, especially as road traffic is expected to rise significantly during Easter movements.
Asekhauno also appealed to passengers to take responsibility for their safety by wearing seat belts, avoiding overloading, and reporting reckless driving to relevant authorities.
She emphasised that the FRSC Deploys 1,500 Personnel for Easter Safety initiative reflects the corps’ commitment to saving lives, ensuring public enlightenment, and providing rapid emergency response services across Anambra State.
The command also encouraged road users to utilise the FRSC toll-free emergency line, 122, in case of accidents or distress situations.
Easter, a major Christian festival commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, often triggers heavy intercity travel as families and worshippers move across different locations for celebrations and religious observances.
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The FRSC reiterated its call for safe driving habits, warning that enforcement would be strict against speeding, overloading, and other traffic violations during the festive season.
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The Nigerian Army is sending 600 soldiers to India for specialised jungle and mountain warfare training to improve combat readiness
The Nigerian Army has commenced the deployment of 600 personnel to India for specialised jungle and mountain warfare training aimed at improving troops’ combat readiness and ability to operate in difficult terrain.
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The first batch of 300 soldiers departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Thursday, October 22, aboard two Indian Air Force aircraft, a C-17 and an Airbus A321.
The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, announced the deployment in a statement on Friday.
According to the statement, the training is intended to enhance troops’ operational effectiveness in challenging environments and strengthen the Army’s capacity to protect Nigeria’s territorial integrity.
“The training underscores the COAS’s commitment to building a professional, adaptable and combat-ready force capable of confronting terrorists, insurgents and other criminal elements operating in forests, mountainous areas and other challenging environments,” the statement said.
The statement said the deployment was initiated by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, as part of efforts to improve personnel development, realistic training and operational effectiveness.
It added that the programme aligned with Shaibu’s command philosophy, which prioritises combat readiness and the development of a resilient, mission-ready force.
The Coordinator of the Nigerian Military Training Support and Advisory Team at Army Headquarters, Department of Army Training, Major General UG Yusuf, represented the Army chief at the departure ceremony.
The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria also witnessed the departure.
The Army said arrangements were underway to transport the remaining 300 personnel to India to complete the planned deployment.
The specialised training is expected to strengthen the soldiers’ ability to operate in forests, mountainous regions and other difficult environments where conventional military operations can pose additional challenges.
The initiative is also expected to reinforce defence cooperation between Nigeria and India.
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The Army said the deployment reflected its commitment to developing personnel capable of responding to security threats while safeguarding the country’s sovereignty and protecting lives and property.
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