The Federal Road Safety Corps has alerted motorists plying the Onitsha-Owerri Road to the gully erosion that has eaten up the entire lane of the Ozubulu end of the Ekwusigo axis of the ever-busy road.

It was gathered that the erosion, which started near the Sea Horse section of the road some months ago, has totally collapsed one lane of the road following the heavy rainfall recorded in the area on Tuesday, thereby posing danger to motorists.

A video circulating on social media showed the road totally taken over by the gully erosion, with the voice-over in the video calling the attention of motorists to be careful while driving on the road, especially at night.

However, reacting to the development in a press statement released on Saturday, the Sector Public Education Officer, FRSC Anambra State Command, Margaret Onabe, urged the motoring public to drive cautiously on the road.

Onabe said the road alert became necessary to ensure the safety of road users and prevent crashes while emphasizing FRSC’s commitment to safety on the road.

According to her, the FRSC team, including the federal controller, the chairman of Ekwusigo LGA and a construction company, had visited the site to ensure safety and smooth flow of traffic.

She urged motorists to cooperate with safety officers and drive cautiously by following the laid-down guidelines, especially at the erosion site, adding that the construction company is helping to adjust barricades to prevent accidents.

The statement read in part, “The Federal Road Safety Corps RS5.36 Oraifite Unit Command has responded quickly to a distress call regarding the worsening condition of the erosion site in Ozubulu.

“Following directives from the Sector Commander, the Unit Commander and her team took immediate action to alert road users and key stakeholders.

“As of the time of this report, the FRSC team, in collaboration with Tamaic Construction Company, Ozubulu, and the Chairman of Ekwusigo LGA and his team, are on-site to ensure safety and facilitate the smooth flow of traffic

“The construction company is helping to adjust barricades to prevent further accidents.

“The Federal Comptroller of Works, Dr. Emeka Okpara, is also present with his field office team to conduct an on-the-spot assessment of the situation.

“The state Sector Commander, Bridget Asekhaauno, emphasized the Command’s commitment to ensuring the safety of road users and preventing crashes.

“We appreciate the collaborative efforts of Tamaic Construction Company, Ozubulu, the Ekwusigo Mayor and his team, as well as the Federal Comptroller of Works, for their prompt response to this emergency. We will continue to monitor the situation and work towards finding a lasting solution to this erosion issue.

“The motoring public is urged to pay attention to the ongoing road development. They should cooperate with safety officers and drive cautiously, especially at the erosion site. Following these guidelines is essential for everyone’s safety.”

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State, on October 9 2025, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to addressing erosion and flooding challenges affecting vulnerable communities across the state.

He pledged to intensify intervention efforts, particularly in flood-prone areas such as Ogidi, in Idemili North Local Government Area, where residents continue to face severe environmental risks.

Soludo underscored the importance of comprehensive drainage and erosion control systems to safeguard lives, farmlands, and infrastructure from further damage. He noted that his administration remains focused on implementing practical, long-term solutions while collaborating with the Federal Government and development partners to scale up erosion mitigation projects across Anambra. (The PUNCH)