FRSC Says 2,471 Persons Died In Auto Crash From January To June

The Federal Road Safety Com­mission (FRSC) has disclosed that it recorded a total of 2,471 deaths and 5,320 road crashes with in the first half of 2021.

Boboye Oyeyemi, FRSC Corps Marshall, disclosed this in Ower­ri during the flag-off of ember month safety campaign entitled ‘Maintain Safety Speed, Avoid Night Travels and Enjoy Quality Road Experience’.

Oyeyemi, represented by the Zonal Commanding Officer RS9HQ Enugu, Owoimaha Udo­ma, said road crashes do not have link to ‘ember months’, but poor attitude of driving.

“Don’t blame road crashes on blood sucking demons on the highway, but as a result of overspending and none adherence to other traffic rules.

“Nigerians must avoid night journey at all cost and also make preparations including safety precautions.

“As the corps continues the nation wide advocacy towards safer road during the yuletide and beyond, it is important that all road users and stakeholders support the course,” he said.

Oyeyemi disclosed that during ember months, motorists tend to double their hustle, which he said often leads to abandoning the virtue of safety for quick money.