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Mr Oyeyemi said that the loss involved the cost of other vehicles, lives and damage to the environment and roads.

The Corps says there were 720 road traffic accidents in the month with FCT recording the highest number.

“Those redeployed are all expected to report to their new Commands on or before October 15, 2018.”

As at 1.48 p.m. when PREMIUM TIMES’ journalist left the area, the road was still blocked.

The deceased collapsed shortly after successfully completing about a two-kilometre race.

The police also seized a consignment of Indian hemp.

The FRSC schedules its screening and physical fitness assessment from September 24 to 29.

The agency said the sensitisation programme was triggered by a PREMIUM TIMES’ investigation.

The approval came after the board met on Friday to deliberate on the exercise.

The gridlock has been on for three days.

Tyre violations, driving without seatbelt and non-possession of drivers’ licence are some of the offences committed.

The corps says some of the issues raised by the articles were already receiving attention.

The personnel include regular and special marshals as well as mobile court to enhance enforcement.

The incident has caused heavy gridlock with many residents and passersby converging at the spot of the collapse.

An official says 19 of them were injured.

Regulatory officials take bribe and collude to help applicants obtain drivers licences without undergoing stipulated measures.

“The total number of people involved in the accidents is 3,696.''

The move follows a recent tragic tanker explosion on Otedola Bridge.

In Ikere-Ekiti, home town of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) candidate, Olusola Kolapo, there was heavy security presence.

The offences include overloading, violation of driver’s licence, fire extinguisher, number plate and worn-out tyre

The commission blames road accidents involving tankers largely on noncompliance with minimum safety standards

The minister is yet to react more than 48 hours after the scandal broke.

The corps will also deploy 24 vehicles.

211 people were involved in road accidents.

“We are always watching out for underage tanker and truck drivers to prevent crashes on the road."