The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), RS2 Sagamu Unit Command, said on Tuesday that 46 persons died in 122 crashes in the Sagamu axis and its environs from January 2021 to date.
The Sagamu Unit Command, Assistant Corps Commander (ACC) Taofiq Iyanda, gave this figure during the flag of the Command’s 2021 Ember Months Campaign at Kara Motor Park, Sagamu, Ogun.
The campaign has its theme: “Maintain Safe Speed, Avoid Night Travels And Enjoy Quality Road Experience.”
Iyanda explained further that 289 persons sustained various degrees of injuries while 392 were also rescued from the 122 crashes recorded during the period.
The unit Commander attributed most of the crashes that occurred at night to overspeeding and infractions of other traffic regulations.
“Therefore, the enforcement of traffic regulations and robust public enlightment against traffic infractions is necessary to stem cases of accidents during, before, and after the ember months,” he said.
Iyanda stressed the need for the intensive campaign as there will be increased vehicular and human movements during the ember months.
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He advised motorists to maintain safe speed and shun night traveling in order to enjoy a quality road experience.
Iyanda also advised motorists to always exercise patience at construction zones due to the ongoing rehabilitation works by Federal and State governments on the Sagamu axis and its environs.
Earlier, Mr. Ahmed Umar, Ogun Sector Commander of the FRSC, cautioned motorists against dangerous driving and the use of mobile phones while driving, saying these could minimize crashes.
Umar, represented by Mr. Gbadebo Adeniyi, FRSC Sector Logistics Officer in Ogun, urged motorists against excessive speeding and night traveling to prevent mishaps on the highways.
“We are also urging the motorists to refrain from overtaking at sharp corner to avoid unnecessary loss of lives and property,” he said
