MIRIAM NNOLI 
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Friday confirmed that it has taken into custody of no fewer than 823 drivers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for allegedly beating traffic lights.
The FRSC spokesperson, Olusegun Ogungbemide, who disclosed in a statement in Abuja that the corps also administered 923 fines, seized 189 vehicles, and impounded 634 licenses and vehicle particulars for traffic light violations, zebra crossing, and other offenses in the nation’s capital.
According to the statement, the arrests were made during special enforcement operations which commenced on 2 September 2024.
New Telegraph recalls that the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed had in September 2024, commissioned a special enforcement patrol tagged ‘Operation Karara’ to tackle the menace of traffic light and Zebra crossing violations in Abuja.
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The statement reads, “The operation, which targets to reduce the high incidence of traffic light violations, that contribute significantly to road crashes and gridlocks in the nation’s capital; is expected to actualize its mandate through speedy arrest and prosecution of traffic light violators, the conduct of public enlightenment and education on traffic rules and regulations, as well as collaboration with other security agencies to enhance traffic management.
“The Corps Marshal who approved the operation stated with adequate emphasis that traffic light violations are a major contributor to road crashes, and must be brought to a halt by all operational means necessary within the ambit of the law”.
