Emmanuel Daudu
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has expressed deep concern over the alarming rate of road fatalities caused by poor driving practices across Nigeria.
In a strong condemnation of these dangerous behaviors, he extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims involved in two tragic crashes that occurred on August 13, 2024.
He expressed that the first incident took place in Ibadan at 9:20 AM on the Ojoo/Iwo road near Ajao, opposite Bovas fuel station. The crash involved four vehicles, including a White Mack Truck (AKM 548 ZY), which suffered a brake failure and collided with three other vehicles: a White Nissan Bus (MUB 20 LG), a Red Nissan Micra (BDJ 520 YC), and a Blue Honda CRV (KRD 707 ER). The accident involved 35 people—14 men, 10 women, 6 girls, and 5 boys. Sadly, 16 people lost their lives, and 17 others sustained various injuries. The injured were taken to Amudalat Hospital in Ibadan for treatment, while the bodies of the deceased were handed over to the Nigeria Police Force Divisional Office in Ibadan.
The second fatal crash occurred in Malo at 3:14 PM, involving a White Mazda Bus (DDA 733 XA). The crash was a result of wrongful overtaking, leading the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The incident involved 16 people—12 men, 3 women, and 1 girl. Tragically, 12 people lost their lives, while the remaining 4 male adults were rescued with injuries and taken to a hospital for treatment. The bodies of the deceased were deposited at FOS Morgue in Ipara.
In his statement, Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed urged all drivers and road users to adopt safe driving habits and strictly adhere to road traffic regulations. He reiterated the FRSC’s commitment to partnering with the Judiciary to ensure that drivers involved in fatal crashes face legal consequences, including the withdrawal of their licenses.
He also directed the immediate arrest and prosecution of the fleeing driver of the articulated vehicle involved in the Ibadan crash.
The FRSC remains dedicated to improving road safety and reducing the occurrence of preventable accidents on Nigeria’s roads.
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