According to Vanguard Newspaper, the Itori Unit Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun, has warned motorists and other Nigerians to stop buying fuel on roadsides to prevent damage to vehicles and other property.
It was said that on Friday in Ota, Ogun, the Unit Commander of Itori unit command of FRSC, Mr. Shamaki Yerima, sounded the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
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Yerima said that the advice had become necessary as fuel purchased from the roadsides might be adulterated
The commander also warned about carrying fuel in vehicles to avoid fire.
“We are appealing to motorists not to engage in panic-buying because of the inherent dangers.
He said, “In addition, the FRSC enjoins them to be careful, patient, and refrain from speeding that could lead to road accidents,”.
He repeated the commitment of the FRSC to ensuring road safety.