Daily Chronicle
Mr Iliya Habila, Executive Chairman, Bogoro Local Government Area, Bauchi State, has called on the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Bauchi Sector Command, to apply stiffer punishment for violators of road traffic rules and regulations.
Habila made the call in Bogoro on Monday, during the 2021 Special Christmas Carol, organised by the Local Government in collaboration with Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Bogoro Chapter.
According to him, stiffer punishment will help in curbing the recklessness of drivers; most of whom are under the influence of alcohol and other dangerous substances.
“Just a few days ago, a car had a head-on collision with a tipper and all the passengers on board the car lost their lives to the crash.
“I called on the state FRSC and other agencies responsible for traffic to ensure that henceforth, drivers arrested for recklessness should be prosecuted based on traffic laws.
“I am worried about the way drivers are driving recklessly these days. No regard for traffic rules, no caution and no concern for other road users.
“In the last one week, we have lost a number of lives through accidents caused by recklessness on the roads.
“We appeal to road users to please observe and adhere to traffic rules, particularly in this festive season when traffic volume has increased,” Habila said.
The chairman also warned tipper drivers who drove at night without headlights and standard braking systems to desist from that, urging them to always put their tippers in perfect condition before plying the roads