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Helmet
By Muhammad Nasir Bashi
Dutse, Sept. 27, 2016 (NAN) The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) said on Tuesday it would soon enforce the use of crash helmet by commercial motorcycle operators in Jigawa.
The state Sector Commander, Mr Angus Ibezim, gave the indication when he visited the Emir of Dutse, Alhaji Muhammad Nuhu Sunusi.
He said: “The helmet issue, we are meeting with the union leaders and I am sure they will corporate with us.
“We are working out some things that will help their members and the general public to have better service.
“When I assumed duty in Jigawa, I noticed that commercial motorcycle operators were not using helmets, which is very bad.
“And as I visited Federal Medical Centre, Birninkudu, I discovered that more than 60 per cent of the cases there were accident-related.
“So, we would like to partner this great emirate in that direction.’’
Ibezim stressed that the helmet could prevent head injuries in case of accidents and other emergency situations.
He said that the campaign would begin with riders and later passengers.
According to him, life has no duplicate and for the fact that some people use motorcycles to earn a living, the use of crash helmet will protect them and their passengers from road accident injuries.
Responding, the emir said that the emirate would support and cooperate with the commission to ensure massive reduction in the rate of road crashes in the state.
“We at this emirate have been supporting the FRSC to reduce road accidents and we will continue to do so,’’ he said.
Sanusi blamed most of the accidents in the state on refusal of motorists and other road users to abide by traffic rules and regulations.
NAN reports that the sector commander assumed duty on Sept. 22 and visited the palace as part of his familiarisation tour of the state. (NAN)
MNB/JEY/YEE
Edited by Johnson Eyiangho/Emmanuel Yashim
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