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FRSC Bars Political Escorts

The Federal Road Safety Corps has made a change to its personnel's duties during the 2027 general elections.

Illustration: AI-generated editorial image, not a photograph of the event.

FRSC personnel will no longer be allowed to escort politicians during campaigns.

Instead, they will focus on managing traffic to prevent congestion and road crashes.

This change is intended to improve road safety and reduce the risk of accidents during campaign events.

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