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Commuters in Ilorin on Thursday had a hectic day as they trekked to their various destinations following the withdrawal of commercial vehicles from roads.

The operators withdrew their vehicles following the sudden routine check by the Federal Road Safety Commission and the police.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that hundreds of commuters, particularly workers and students that were writing their examinations had to trek long distances to their destinations.

Some of the commuters expressed anger and frustration and blamed the FRSC and the police for embarking on the check which they said was wrong timed.

Most of the major and usually busy roads were free, as only few private and government vehicles plied the roads.
Speaking with NAN on the development, the FRSC Zonal Commander, Mr Augustine Aipoh, explained that officers from Kwara, Kogi and Ekiti were drafted to Ilorin to perform the routine check.