THURSDAY March 27, 2025 |
By thenewsdesk.ng
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ondo State Command, says it will impound any articulated vehicle seen carrying animals with passengers in the state.
The state FRSC Sector Commander, Dr Samuel Ibitoye, made this known to newsmen after a meeting with members of the Ondo state House of Assembly on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Akure.
He said that all anomalies associated with articulated vehicles in the state would be addressed for road safety.
He said that advocacy with enforcement agents on the activities of drivers of articulated vehicles were ongoing in the command.
“Enforcement is ongoing to address ‘mixed loading’ which is the mixture of humans and goods/animals.
“We are not taking it for granted; we will arrest and impound vehicles caught in such an act.
“We are collaborating with stakeholders in ensuring that drivers are cautioned and that they desist from the act.
“When crashes occur, you will think that it’s only the driver with his motor boy that is involved, but surprisingly, you will see over 10 persons in the vehicle, with cows.
“So, we are going on advocacy and enforcement; anybody that is caught will have his vehicle impounded and will be sanctioned accordingly,” Ibitoye said.
The sector commander said he was in the House to seek the support of the Speaker, Chief Olamide Oladiji, and the lawmakers in ensuring road safety in the state.
