FRSC unites with Police, Military against highway robbers

Oloruntimilehin Ayomide
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos State Sector Command, has said it is working with the Police and Military to tackle robbers on the Long Bridge, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), it was reported that robbers take advantage of the traffic jam between the Long Bridge and Berger bus stop on the expressway to deprive motorist and commuters of their valuables.
The section is currently undergoing reconstruction by the Federal Government, due to the partial closure which causes gridlock on the ever-busy highway.
FRSC Sector Commander, Hyginus Omeje, on Monday disclosed that the corps was aware of robbery attacks against motorist on the Long Bridge and had risen to the occasion.
He stated that, since the FRSC personnel do not carry arms, the corps was working with relevant agencies to clamp down on the criminals who take advantage of gridlock to rob people.
“Whatever we need to do to reduce gridlock across the state, we have to do it. It is because of this gridlock that miscreants attack people in traffic.
“Some of these armed miscreants dispossess people of their jewelry, phones and other valuables, we are aware of that, and we are working with relevant agencies, the Nigeria Police Force and even the military, so that they can continue to provide security there.
“Ours is to ensure that the gridlock that the criminals are capitalizing on is removed from the road. if the traffic is flowing, nobody will come and attack anyone,” Omeje said.
He further stated that “by the time Lagos-Ibadan Expressway is completed and we open six lanes, anyone that stays on the way is risking his life.”