The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ondo State says it has recorded a significant reduction in Road Traffic Crashes (RTC’S).
Dr Samuel Ibitoye, FRSC State Sector Commander, said this on Monday in Akure during the 2026 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Crash Victims.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme of the event was ” A Light That Unites Us”.
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Ibitoye said the reduction was achieved as a result of the command’s aggressive advocacy, public education and enforcement along the highways.
The sector commander, who said the command recorded only a single fatal crash which claimed 30 lives in 2025, explained that the command had not recorded massive deaths from RTCs to date.
Ibitoye explained that the command recently carried out Operation Guduma Phase Two, where offenders were sanctioned for speeding, overloading, lack of number plates and use of fake number plates.
“In commemoration of the 2026 World Day of Remembrance for RTC Victims, we are caring for the families of those who have lost their lives, those who may sustain injuries in the course of RTC on Nigerian roads.
“In 2025, from January to October, we recorded 275 RTCs, 76 fatal crashes, 183 serious crashes, 16 minor crashes, 147 killed in crashes, 760 injured and 1749 involved
“In 2026, we had 144 RTC, 39 fatal crashes, 94 serious crashes, 11 minor crashes, 51 killed in crashes, 422 injured and 1117 involved.
“As a command, we have done a lot to ensure the reduction in RTC. We have gone on aggressive advocacy.
“We have gone on robust public education to make people change their attitude on the road, to discourage overloading, and to advance vehicle maintenance by motorists in the state.
“So, the basic thing is that we want to make our roads safer, so that every individual plying the road will be sure of arriving alive,” the sector commander said,
He, therefore, called on motorists and road users to join hands with the FRSC to achieve RTC reduction, saying that road crashes are a shared responsibility.
Ibitoye, however, urged motorists to be patient and drive at safe speeds to get to their destinations in peace, during the ember months and yuletide season in the state.
Mr Adebayo Oladeji, State Special Marshall Coordinator, who called on motorists to adhere to road traffic rules, said it had become imperative for motorists to promote safety and prevent fatalities.
“As a motorist, we must ensure that every necessary thing that is supposed to be done are being put in place so that lives will be saved especially as we heading to yuletide season,” he said.
The highlight of the event was the laying of a wreath in honour and remembrance of RTC victims by the sector commander, special marshal coordinator and FRSC Head of Operations in the state.
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