The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recorded significant success in its ongoing enforcement operation code-named Operation Safe Kugbo, following the restriction of over 300 articulated vehicles and trucks from movement along the ever-busy Kugbo outbound corridor during peak hours since the commencement of the exercise on 19 March 2026.
The operation, a proactive initiative conceived by the Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed, and driven at the sector level is strategically designed to mitigate road traffic crashes in line with the provisions of the National Road Traffic Regulations (NRTR), particularly Section 223, as well as the extant FCT Traffic Regulations. It also aligns with the Corps’ 2026 Corporate Strategic Goal 1, which prioritizes the reduction of road traffic crashes and fatalities nationwide.
Felicia Kalu, Corps Commander, Acting Corps Public Education Officer, in a statement said that on Day 2 of the operation (Monday, 23 March 2026), the Unit Commander, RS7.13 Nyanya, CRC WF Luka, led a team of dedicated operatives in a well-coordinated enforcement drive that resulted in the restriction of 96 articulated vehicles/trucks during peak periods.
This brings the cumulative total of restricted vehicles to about 300, reflecting a high level of compliance and operational effectiveness within a short period.
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The Corps notes with satisfaction that since the commencement of Operation Safe Kugbo, the corridor has recorded zero road traffic crashes involving articulated vehicles during the restricted hours, a development that underscores the impact of proactive traffic management and strict enforcement.
To ensure seamless execution, the operation was supported by adequate logistics, strategic deployment of personnel, and real-time traffic monitoring, all of which contributed to improved traffic flow and enhanced safety along the corridor.
The FRSC reiterates that the restriction is not punitive but a necessary safety measure aimed at protecting lives and property, especially during high-traffic periods when the risks associated with heavy duty vehicles are significantly elevated.
Motorists, fleet operators, and truck drivers are therefore urged to continue to cooperate with the Corps by complying fully with the stipulated restrictions.
The Corps further assures the public of its commitment to sustaining the operation and replicating similar safety driven initiatives across other critical corridors within the Federal Capital Territory and beyond.
By this therefore, the public is reminded that the Corps remains resolute in its mandate to creating a safer motoring environment for all road users.
