Drunk Driving: FRSC rescues Passengers after distressed call

By Ezurike Ugochukwu

The Federal Road Safety Corps has rescued passengers from a drunk driver who was spotted driving recklessly in such a manner that could lead to a fatal accident.

This commendable feat was achieved by the Ogun State Sector Command in Kyakyama, Ogere area of the State.

According to the Corps Public Education Officer, Bisi Kazeem, he said the as the Sector Commander received a distress call from a passenger who noticed the dangerous way the driver of the vehicle she boarded was driving.

“The passenger, one Mrs Matina reported that few minutes into their journey, they noticed that the driver was driving under the influence of alcohol which prompted the passengers to caution him against his recklessness.

“She revealed that it was when the driver refused to hid to the warning from all the passengers that the passengers got the FRSC call line from the internet and hurriedly put the call through to the FRSC for rescue” he said.

Kazeem said upon receiving the call, the Sector Commander immediately ordered a patrol team to effect the arrest of the driver and ensure the impoundment of the vehicle, which was reported to be a white-coloured Toyota Hiace bus with the registration detail; FKJ 991 YA.

Upon arrest and impounding of the vehicle, the released said, the driver was subjected to BAC test and the result showed extremely higher than the permissible level by road traffic regulations.

The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, was full of commendation to his men for the bravery which they exhibited, while also thanking the passengers for their prompt response.

FRSC Corps Marshal Boboye Oyeyemi

Boboye noted that the conduct of the passengers did not only prove that they were observant enough to discover the recklessness of the driver, but also proved that Nigerians are also courageous to report dangerous road use behaviour.

The  called on the motoring public to emulate the actions of the passengers, noting “that road safety is a collective responsibility and every body’s business. As such all-road users must play their role to ensure their own safety and that of other road users.”

Oyeyemi also asked the public to call the FRSC toll free numbers 122 which is always available 24/7 for emergency and prompt rescue services.