FRSC warns against unlatched containers on highways

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) issued a warning on Monday urging transporters to avoid carrying containers that are not properly secured, citing the serious danger they pose to road users.

The warning comes as the FRSC Kano Sector Command ramps up enforcement through its ongoing special patrol, “Operation Guduma,” which seeks to reduce traffic violations across the state.

According to the Corps, vehicles transporting unlatched containers can easily cause accidents or block major highways if the containers fall off while in motion.

“The operation targets offences including the use of fake diplomatic number plates, overloading violations, mix‑loading of goods and passengers, as well as vehicles conveying unlatched containers capable of causing road crashes and obstruction on highways,” the command said.

Officials explained that poorly secured containers endanger not only drivers and passengers but also other road users, especially on busy routes.

During a monitoring exercise along the Kano–Zaria Road, the Assistant Corps Marshal in charge of Federal Operations, Y.A. Haruna, urged officers to enforce traffic laws strictly while maintaining professionalism.

He also called on drivers and transport companies to take responsibility by ensuring that all loads are properly secured before setting out.

The FRSC advised motorists to comply with safety regulations, warning that anyone found violating the rules would face sanctions.