The Federal Road Safety Corps, Osun State command has warned motorists against one way traffic in the state.
Speaking on Thursday in Osogbo at a day stakeholders meeting with transport and road unions, the Sector Commander, Mr Inyang Umoh, said the command will not hesitate to deal with any offenders apprehended violating raid traffic rules.
Umoh who was represented by Mrs M.O Akanbi, the head of operation also cautioned the commercial vehicle to stop transporting animals with passengers while on wheels.
He said there is need for road users to be safety conscious by abiding with the traffic rules and regulations, adding that safety on the highway is a collective responsibility.
He warned that the command under his watch will ensure offenders when apprehended will appear in court of law to give account for their action.
Umoh called on the transport stakeholders, motorists to help stop the crash in the state to reduce road traffic deaths and injuries,
According to him, there are so many reports of casualties as a result of one way traffic by both okada riders and motorists.
In her opening remarks, Deputy Corps Commander (DCM) Medinat Akanbi, said the essence of the stakeholders meeting centered on accomplishing five per cent reduction in road traffic deaths and injuries in the state.
Akanbi appreciated all the transportation unions and other stakeholders for their relentless efforts towards ensuring the safety of lives and properties.
She said FRSC is a shared responsibility and the need to brainstorm on how accident can be curbed becomes paramount.
However, the chairman, Osun Online Publishers Association Muktar Ajelogbon encouraged the force, to welcome a fast method in the processing Driver’s licence to users.
Correspondent reports that the stakeholders meeting witnessed the presence of security sister agencies in the state, transport union members and media practitioners among others.
