Ondo Election: FRSC deploys 1,500 operatives to enforce restriction of vehicular movement 

Ahead of the November 16, Ondo governorship election, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, has approved the deployment of 1,500 operatives to the state.

The deployed operatives are to collaborate with other security agencies to enforce compliance on restrictions of vehicular movement.

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A statement issued by the Corps Public Education Officer, ACM Olusegun Ogungbemide, on Thursday said, the Corps Marshal’s directives, mandate operatives to clear the roads of instructions.

They are to also, “carry out rescue operations in case of emergencies, and maintain orderliness in polling booths.

The statement says adequate mobilisation has also been made for the deployment of 25 patrol vehicles, 7 tow trucks, as well as 6 ambulances to strengthen enforcement.

Mr. Muhammad, who wished electorates peaceful election, charged operatives to be professional in their conduct, warning them against getting involved in election