The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kaduna State Sector Command, has launched a major enforcement operation targeting the hazardous practice of mixed loading by articulated vehicles across the state.
The crackdown follows strict directives issued by the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, as part of efforts to curb life-threatening violations on Nigerian highways.
In a statement released by the Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, the operation was described as a decisive move to address widespread non-compliance with safety regulations, particularly during the ongoing Easter special patrol.
According to the statement, several articulated vehicles were intercepted along key transport corridors while conveying a dangerous mix of passengers, animals, and goods.
In some cases, more than 100 human occupants were found crammed alongside livestock and cargo, significantly increasing the risk of fatal accidents.
Speaking on the development, Mohammed condemned the practice in strong terms.
“Mixed loading is a ticking time bomb on Nigerian highways. It is an egregious violation that turns vehicles into rolling death traps,” he said.
He stressed that the Corps would sustain the enforcement drive and ensure that offenders are prosecuted in accordance with traffic laws.
The FRSC urged motorists and transport operators to adhere strictly to safety regulations, warning that any form of mixed loading endangers lives and will not be tolerated.
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