By Favour Ulebor, Abuja
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has deployed 2,500 personnel and 50 operational vehicles, including seven heavy-duty tow trucks and six ambulances, to ensure effective traffic management and emergency response during the Osun State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026.
In a press statement signed by the Corps Public Education Officer, Deputy Corps Commander Osondu Ohaeri, on Friday, the FRSC said the deployment would cover the three senatorial districts and all operational areas of the state to ensure seamless traffic flow, prompt emergency response and compliance with the restriction of movement order during the election.
The statement noted that the deployment comprises 2,300 personnel from the Osun Sector Command, supported by 50 personnel each from the Ondo, Ekiti, Oyo and Ogun Sector Commands.
According to the Corps, operational and rescue assets have been strategically positioned across the state to guarantee safe and orderly movement for election officials, accredited observers, security personnel and other road users throughout the electoral process.
