FRSC schoolchildren safety alert: Zamfara warns parents against overloading children on motorcycles or tricycles to prevent accidents

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Zamfara sector command, has warned parents against overloading schoolchildren on motorcycles or tricycles, citing the risk of accidents and injuries.

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Sector Commander Aliyu Maaji issued the warning at a news briefing on Friday, emphasising that the corps would apprehend anyone engaging in such practices.

He cited a recent incident in which a motorcycle carrying seven children to school crashed. “Although no deaths occurred, the injuries were severe,” he said.

Maaji explained that FRSC personnel have been strategically deployed around schools and urged communities to provide information to assist officers in enforcing traffic laws.

He stressed that ensuring children’s safety is critical to safeguarding their education.

The sector commander added that the corps is working with the Ministry of Justice to establish a mobile court to enforce traffic regulations effectively in the state.

Advocacy visits to traditional and religious leaders will continue to raise awareness and improve compliance.

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“I believe that if all hands are on deck, sensitisation will reach everyone, compliance with traffic laws will improve, and road crashes will reduce,” Maaji said.