FRSC Reports 13 Deaths and 164 Injuries in 64 Road Traffic Crashes in Ekiti State for 2024

• The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ekiti State reported 13 fatalities from 64 road traffic crashes in 2024, with 164 individuals sustaining injuries
• Sector Commandant Joseph Olusola highlighted a 63% reduction in deaths and an 18% decline in crashes compared to previous years
• He urged commuters to discourage reckless driving and emphasised the FRSC’s commitment to enforcing traffic laws and enhancing public awareness

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ekiti State has reported 13 fatalities resulting from 64 road traffic crashes in 2024.

This announcement was made by Sector Commandant Mr. Joseph Olusola at a press conference in Ado-Ekiti to mark the 2024 Road Traffic Crash (RTC) Victims Remembrance Week.

FRSC Reports 13 Deaths and 164 Injuries in 64 Road Traffic Crashes in Ekiti State for 2024Source: Twitter

Olusola highlighted a significant improvement in road safety with a 63% reduction in deaths and an 18% decline in RTC cases compared to previous years.

FRSC Ekiti road traffic crashes

He revealed that 164 individuals sustained injuries from January to September this year, showing the continuing challenge of road safety in the state.

Statistics indicate that passengers are more likely to be victims in road traffic accidents than drivers.

Olusola urged commuters to discourage reckless driving by speaking out against dangerous behaviours on the road.

“The objectives of the 2024 World Day of Remembrance for RTC Victims include providing a platform for families to honour those killed or seriously injured in road accidents, recognising the crucial role of emergency services, addressing the leniency in legal responses to road deaths, and advocating for more serious accountability,” Olusola said.

He assured the public of the FRSC’s commitment to collaborating with stakeholders to enhance public awareness and strictly enforce traffic laws to deter violations.

Motorist squeezes FRSC official on duty to death

Meanwhile, TheTalk.NG earlier reported that an officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) was squeezed to death in the Orile-Iganmu area of Lagos state.

As reported by The Cable, eyewitnesses disclosed that the officer was sandwiched between two trucks until he bled to death. Bisi Kazeem, the FRSC spokesperson, confirmed the unfortunate incident to The Cable.

He noted that the incident occurred on Saturday, September 16.

Source: TheTalk.NG

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