The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) has kicked off operation “Safe Trip: We are all responsible, as part of its Easter Special Patrol Schedule across the state.
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of OYRTMA, Maj. Adekoya Adesagba (Rtd), said the objective of the exercise is to ensure effective traffic management, timely clearance of obstructions, prompt rescue and emergency services on a 24-hour basis, and collaboration with other safety and security agencies in the state.
“This operation covers strategic routes such as the Lagos-Ibadan Motorway, Olodo-Monatan-Iwo Road Interchange, Mokola-Sango-UI Agbowo-Oojo, Agodi Gate-Oje-Bere-Molete-Challenge, KM 110-Apata-Omi Adio, Total Garden-Yemetu-Bere, Oja ba-Agbeni, Oke Ado-Oke Bola-Dugbe-Adamasingba
Eleyele, Oyo, Ogbomosho and Saki among others, before, during, and after the Easter Celebrations.
“The operation, which commenced on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, through Monday, April 8, 2024, involves the full deployment of OYRTMA operational resources from all our commands across the State.
“They will be stationed at strategic beats and choke points along major roads and intersections to monitor and address the excesses of recalcitrant motorists. This proactive approach is necessary due to the anticipated heavy flow of human and vehicular movement during the Easter Celebration, which may lead to traffic congestion, vehicle breakdowns, obstructions, and road traffic crashes.
“Motorists are advised to avoid excessive speed, night travel, overloading, worn-out tyres, and driving in prohibited directions (one-way), considering their associated risks.
“Commanders across the board have been directed to ensure that OYRTMA operatives and mayors maintain a presentable, civil, professional, fair, and firm demeanour in the discharge of their duties, prioritising the safety of the general public, particularly the motoring public,” he added.
While wishing the Christian faithful a happy Easter celebration, the Traffic Management boss urges all road users to strictly adhere to traffic rules and regulations.
He said, “Any vehicle found contravening traffic laws during the celebration period will face penalties (impoundment) and will not be released until the operation concludes on Monday, April 8, 2024.
“For emergency situations, the public can reach out to the following hotlines: 09128888878, 07040700594, or 07058890036, Toll-Free Line,” he added.
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