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FRSC directs its officers to impound vehicles violating the lockdown order.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Boboye Oyeyemi directs its staff to impound any vehicle violating the lockdown order.
Sequel to the 14 days extension of the lockdown by President Buhari in Lagos, FCT and Ogun states; the FRSC used the official twitter handle on Tuesday to disclose the directives of the FRSC officer to impound vehicles violating the lockdown order.
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“The Corps Marshal’s order to Commanding Officers is to ensure the full utilization of the work force through effective deployment of personnel to arrest without hesitation, any motorist who contravenes the National Order on Stay at Home,” FRSC tweeted.
According to the FRSC, only the vehicles conveying essential workers or services would be allowed passage but they must show proof of identification.
The Corps also urged essential workers and vehicles to comply with social distancing guidelines.
“Commanding Officers must ensure that the vehicles are impounded and the occupants handed over to the Police for prosecution in the Court of Law,” FRSC tweeted.
