The Federal Road Safety Corps has charged its operatives to be professional while assisting the police in the Anambra State governorship election billed for November 6, 2021.
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, asked the deployed operatives to ensure effective collaboration with the police and other security agencies in the enforcement of restrictions on vehicular movement.
According to a statement signed by Bisi Kazeem, the Corps Public Education Officer, the move was to ensure a smooth conduct of the forthcoming governorship election.
The operatives were to clear obstructions from the roads, carry out rescue operations in case of emergencies, and maintain orderliness in polling booths Kazeem added.
He said, “To ensure that the Corps plays effective role in the elections, the Corps Marshal has directed the deployment of adequate number of personnel of the Corps and Vehicles including tow trucks, ambulances to strengthen enforcement of restrictions during the entire process of the election.
“He warned the personnel deployed to play active role in the democratic exercise to exhibit the highest sense of professionalism, ingenuity, and avoid any temptation that could lead to abuse of the rights of electorates.
“While reading out the marching order to the personnel, the Corps Marshal wished Anambrarians a peaceful, free and fair elections.”
