– To Set Up Mobile Courts For Traffic Offenders
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ekiti State Sector Command, has mobilised over 800 personnel, including Special Marshals, for the 2026 Ember Months campaign, tagged Operation Zero.
The Sector Commander, Corps Commander Sanya Adeoye FCIPURS, MCILT, disclosed this on Monday, 9th November, 2026, at a press conference in Ado-Ekiti to announce the Command’s preparedness for the festive season operations.
The theme for this year’s campaign is: “Overloading and Mix-Loading, A Dangerous Trend To Avoid.”
Adeoye said the theme was timely and deliberate, considering the dangers associated with overloading vehicles and the practice of transporting passengers alongside goods, animals or other cargo.
He noted that overloading compromises vehicle stability, affects braking efficiency, increases stopping distance and places excessive pressure on tyres and other vehicle components.
Similarly, he said mix-loading exposes passengers to avoidable dangers, obstructs visibility, compromises passenger comfort and safety, and increases the likelihood of serious consequences in the event of a crash.
“Our message is simple: No journey is worth the loss of a life,” Adeoye said.
According to the Sector Commander, the deployment is supported by more than 15 patrol vehicles and essential operational equipment, including radar guns for speed detection, alcolizers for alcohol testing and other enforcement materials.
He said personnel would maintain a visible presence on major highways, busy traffic corridors, identified traffic-prone locations and other strategic areas across Ekiti State.
The operational focus, he said, is to ensure effective traffic management, prevent avoidable road traffic crashes, promote compliance with traffic regulations and respond promptly to emergencies.
“We will also intensify patrol activities and strategic traffic control during peak travel periods to ensure that motorists experience a smooth and safer movement along our roads,” he said.
Beyond enforcement, Adeoye said the Command has lined up public enlightenment activities, including advocacy visits to motor parks, religious institutions, transport unions and other relevant stakeholders.
Other activities include media engagements, rallies, public education, distribution of road safety messages and community-based sensitisation programmes.
He said the Command is particularly engaging commercial drivers, vehicle owners, transport operators and passengers to discourage overloading and mix-loading.
The Sector Commander said the Command is strengthening its partnership with sister agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ekiti State Traffic Management Agency (ESKMA) and other relevant government institutions.
He said the synergy is aimed at ensuring coordinated traffic control, security, effective enforcement and prompt response to road emergencies.
Adeoye disclosed that a Mobile Court shall be instituted in conjunction with the State Judiciary to try erring and recalcitrant traffic offenders throughout the period across the state for prompt judgments and to serve as deterrent to intending traffic violators.
He assured the public of prompt rescue and emergency response, noting that the Command has two ambulances on standby and a tow truck to combat any obstruction on the highway.
He urged motorists and members of the public to report crashes promptly through the FRSC emergency number *122* or the National Emergency number *112*, both toll-free.
Adeoye appealed to motorists to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy before embarking on any journey, observe speed limits, avoid dangerous driving and refrain from driving under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substances.
He warned commercial drivers and transport operators to avoid overloading their vehicles or transporting passengers alongside goods and animals.
He also advised passengers not to board overloaded vehicles or vehicles engaged in mix-loading.
“Let us all remember that road safety is a shared responsibility,” he said.
He called on transport unions, commercial drivers, vehicle owners, passengers, corporate organisations and members of the public to support the campaign and embrace responsible road use.
“Together, we can make the 2026 Ember Months safer and crash-free,” Adeoye added.