The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ebonyi has deployed 620 personnel to ensure free vehicular movements during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration in the state.
The state FRSC Sector Commander, Henry Igwe disclosed in an interview the command's preparedness for the celebration.
Igwe said that the personnel comprise special and regular marshals who would be stationed at strategic locations across the state to ensure free vehicular movements.
"The exercise aims at checking road traffic crashes and ensuring prompt response to eventualities.
"We will mobilise 15 vehicles, one ambulance, and tow trucks with the active support of special marshals across six units in the state.
"We will also pay special attention to Afikpo Local Government Area of the state where there is a significant population of Muslim faithful."
He advised drivers not to drive under the influence of alcohol and to always realise that it is only the living who celebrate.
"We advise commuters to always report reckless drivers to the command and other security outposts on the highways.
"The FRSC under the leadership of our Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed is poised to ensure safety on the nation's roads and solicits the cooperation of all stakeholders to achieve this goal.
