By Thompson Yamput
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) reports a significant decrease in road fatalities in Kogi State.
Samuel Oyedeji, FRSC Kogi Sector Commander, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Kogi.
Oyedeji credited the decline to intensive public education campaigns emphasising the dangers of high-speed driving and importance of obeying traffic laws.
“From our statistics of between 2023 and 2024 especially between January and October, the difference is very clear and encouraging.
“We recorded a total of 2, 544 fatalities between January and October 2023 with 174 persons killed and 1, 026 persons injured.
“But in the same period (January – October) in 2024, we recorded 2, 219 road traffic crashes with 130 persons killed and 775 injured.
“Looking at the statistics, you can see that the fatalities have reduced by 325, those killed has reduced by 44 and the injured by 251,
“This is the main reason why we are out in the streets on Motorcade Rally/Road walk to send massages to motorists and passengers that safety is key while traveling on the highways.”
He assured the public of his officers’ readiness in keeping vigil on the highways throughout the ember months to ensure motorists observe traffic rules and regulations.
Oyedeji stressed the importance of continued vigilance and public involvement in ensuring road safety.
“FRSC urges passengers to report reckless driving to authorities, emphasizing that safety is a collective responsibility.” NAN
