FRSC rescue passengers from drunk driver in Ogun

In what appeared to be a swift respond to a distress call, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun State Command has rescued some passengers by arresting a drunk driver along Ogere area of the state.

According to a statement credited to the Corps’ public education officer, Bisi Kazeem, it stated that it received the distress from one of the passenger, one Mrs Matina haven noticed the dangerous way the driver of the vehicle she boarded was driving. 

Matina reported that few minutes into their journey, they noticed that the driver was driving under the influence of alcohol which prompted the passengers to caution him against his recklessness. 

She further revealed that it was when the driver refused to hid to the warning from all the passengers that the passengers got the FRSC call line from the internet and hurriedly put the call through to the FRSC for rescue.

Kazeem stated that upon receiving the call, the Sector Commander ordered a patrol team from RS2.24 Ogere Unit Command immediately to affect the arrest of the driver and ensure the impoundment of the vehicle, a white colour Toyota Hiace bus with the registration number FKJ 991 YA.

Upon arrest and impoundment of the vehicle, the driver was subjected to BAC test and the result was 0.18%, which is extremely higher than the 0.05% permissible by road traffic regulations.

Meanwhile, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi while thanking the passengers, expressed joy over their bravery. 

He noted that their conduct did not only prove that they were observant enough to discover the recklessness of the driver, but also proves that that Nigerians are also courageous to report dangerous road user’s behaviour.

He therefore called on the motoring public to emulate the actions of the passengers, adding that road safety is a collective responsibility and  every body’s business, as such all road users must play their role to ensure their own safety and that of other road users.

He also said that the FRSC toll free numbers 122 is always available 24/7 for emergency and prompt rescue services

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