FRSC Oyo Revamps Special Intervention Patrol, Apprehends 292 Offenders

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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Oyo Sector Command, has apprehended 292 offenders and impounded 138 vehicles during a renewed Special Intervention Patrol.

The Sector Commander, Corps Commander Kehinde Dahunsi, disclosed this in a statement issued in Ibadan on Friday.

The statement was signed by the Sector Public Enlightenment Officer, Chief Route Commander Busayo Oluwasola.

The FRSC boss noted that the patrol aimed at tackling overloading and other dangerous driving practices.

He added that the operation was in direct alignment with the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed’s renewed national commitment to eliminate vehicle overloading as one of the leading causes of road crashes and fatalities in Nigeria.

Dahunsi disclosed that the patrol was launched on the 10th of September, 2026, and was fully modeled after the “2026 Abuja Declaration”, which identifies overloading, mix-loading, and fraudulent vehicle identification as direct threats to public safety and national security.

He noted that the coincidence between the national directive and the Oyo Command’s operational plan made the intervention timely and strategic.

According to him, Oyo Sector Command had already designed an intelligence-led sustained intervention targeting overloading and other related unsafe practices before the declaration.

The Sector Commander explained that the crackdown covered major highways in the state and focused on overloading, mix-loading, and the use of fake number plates, among other offences.

“Component Commands across Oyo were also mobilised to ensure wide coverage and maximum impact,”he said.

Outlining the objectives of the patrol, Dahunsi said that the command sought to reduce overloading and mix-loading of passengers, goods, and animals.

He added that the team was also enforcing Sections 188 (1) and (2) of the National Road Traffic Regulation 2022 to ensure compliance.

Another key objective, he said, was to increase operational visibility at highways, parks, and loading points.

He stressed that protecting passenger dignity was also critical, particularly by ensuring that seatbelt use is possible and vehicle stability is not compromised due to excess load.

“To achieve these goals, the command adopted three key strategies in line with the Abuja Declaration.

“The first was intelligence-led enforcement, under which 20 patrol officers and 96 personnel were deployed throughout the sector for the duration of the operation.

“No fewer than 20 operational vehicles and 2 ambulances were deployed to support enforcement and emergency response.

“The second strategy was public enlightenment, with about 10 radio and television stations engaged to sensitise motorists and passengers on the dangers of overloading.

“The third strategy was stakeholder engagement. Transport unions, park managers, and other relevant stakeholders were carried along to ensure the success of the Special Intervention Patrol and to foster long-term compliance.

“At the end of the exercise, the command recorded significant results, with the booking of 292 offenders for 311 offences, while 138 vehicles were impounded,”he said.

The FRSC boss, however, said that documents of the remaining 154 offenders were confiscated for further action.

Dahunsi said that the breakdown of offenders and offences has been documented and would guide further enforcement.

He described the outcome as proof that sustained and intelligence-driven operations can yield measurable results in reducing road traffic violations.

The Sector Commander called for the sustenance of the Special Intervention Patrol across Oyo State.

He also called for strengthened passenger advocacy and continued engagement with stakeholders to entrench a culture of safety.

Concluding, the Sector Commander said the RS11.3 Oyo Special Intervention Patrol is a direct implementation of the 2026 Abuja Declaration, though coincidental in timing.

He reaffirmed the Corps Marshal’s position that “road safety cannot be negotiated,” adding that by combining enforcement, education, and partnership, the command is strategically marching towards eliminating overloading, reducing crashes, and preserving lives.