FRSC Launches Operation Whirlwind on Abuja-Kaduna Route

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kaduna Sector Command, launched a three-day special intervention patrol named “Operation Whirlwind” starting on September 15, 2026, and concluding on September 17, 2026. This initiative aims to address traffic offences and minimize road crashes on the Abuja-Kaduna corridor.

Route Commander, STOF PE, Usman Garba, stated that the operation would focus on critical traffic violations such as speeding, overloading, and route violations. Personnel from the FRSC Kaduna Sector Command, Kakau Unit Command, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Nigerian Army will participate in the enforcement efforts.

A mobile court will be deployed to ensure prompt prosecution of offenders. Sector Commander Andrew Paul Longkam urged motorists to adhere strictly to traffic regulations, emphasizing the operation's goal of preventing road traffic crashes and ensuring safer transportation along the corridor.

The FRSC reiterated its commitment to maintaining road safety through enforcement and collaboration with relevant agencies.