The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), RS12 Zonal Command, Bauchi, has successfully concluded its three-day Zonal Intervention Special Patrol (ZISP), code-named “Operation Ride Safe.” The operation was conducted simultaneously across Bauchi, Borno, and Yobe States from 20th to 22nd July, 2026.
The FRSC Zonal Commanding Officer in charge of RS12 Headquarters, Bauchi, Assistant Corps Marshal ‘Leye Adegboyega, fsi, in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday, said that the operation was initiated in line with the directive from the National Headquarters to all Zonal Commands to address peculiar road safety challenges within their jurisdictions.
Adegboyega stated that the RS12 Zonal Command adopted overloading and mixloading as its operational focus due to their increasing contribution to Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs), fatalities, and serious injuries within the Zone.
“During the three-day operation, personnel of the Corps carried out intensive patrols, strategic enforcement, public enlightenment campaigns, and stakeholder engagements across highways, motor parks, loading points, and identified black spots within the Zone,” he said.
“At the end of the operation, a total of 858 offenders were booked for 928 offences. Overloading (OVL) offences, which were the focus offence, accounted for 180 of the total offences recorded.
“The RS12.1 Bauchi Sector Command booked 311 offenders for 367 offences, with 39 overloading offences. The RS12.2 Borno Sector Command booked 231 offenders for 235 offences, with 75 overloading offences, while the RS12.3 Yobe Sector Command booked 316 offenders for 326 offences, with 66 overloading offences,” he said.
The FRSC boss noted that the operation also witnessed extensive public enlightenment activities at motor parks, loading bays, and major highways, where motorists and passengers were sensitized on the dangers associated with overloading and mixloading.
“As part of stakeholder engagement, transport unions, fleet operators, and other road transport stakeholders pledged their continued support and cooperation towards ensuring compliance with traffic regulations and promoting safer road use across the Zone,” he noted.
The Zonal Commander also commended all Sector and Unit Commands, patrol teams, Special Marshals, sister security agencies, transport unions, the media, and the motoring public for their support and cooperation throughout the operation.
“While the special intervention patrol has officially ended, the RS12 Zonal Command wishes to state that enforcement against overloading, mixloading, and other traffic offences will continue as part of routine operational activities across Bauchi, Borno, and Yobe States,” he said.
“Motorists are therefore advised to avoid overloading and mixed loading, obey all traffic regulations, and ensure their vehicles are roadworthy before embarking on any journey,” he added.
The Zonal Command reiterated its commitment to achieving the Corps’ 2026 Corporate Strategic Goal of reducing Road Traffic Fatalities and Injuries through data-driven interventions by 10%. It assured members of the public of its resolve to continue implementing proactive operational strategies aimed at making highways safer for all road users.