The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has revealed that 223 people have been killed in 325 road traffic accidents in Ogun state between January and October 2016.
The Sector Commander, FRSC Ogun, Mr Clement Oladele,
made the disclosure at a news conference organised to commemorate the
2016 United Nations Road Traffic Crash Victims Remembrance Day, on
Thursday, November 17, in Abeokuta.
Punch reports that theme for the 2016 celebration is “Vital Post-Crash Actions: Medical Care, Investigation and Justice”.
According to the sector commander, over 1,143 persons were injured during the period.
Oladele said that most of the accidents were as a result of excessive speed, which could have been avoided.
“The corps, as part of its strategic goals, is poised to reduce road crashes by 15 per cent and fatalities by 25 per cent.
“The command will continue in its effort to prevent road crashes and achieve a significant reduction by the end of the year.
“We enjoin motorists to shun over speeding, be more careful, check their tyres and avoid violating traffic laws,” he said.
Oladele
went on to state that the FRSC has enhanced its rescue capabilities by
providing additional ambulances to its fleet of vehicles.
He said that the rate of crashes witnessed in the country has brought about the need for speed limiters by the corps.
“The
prominence of speed among the causes of crashes on Nigerian roads
prompted the corps to introduce speed limiters to commercial vehicle
operators.
“As from February 1,
2017, the corps shall begin the full enforcement of speed limiting
device on commercial vehicle operators, wherein violators shall be
arrested and prosecuted.
“From
October 1 till date, a total of 4, 976 commercial vehicles have been
stopped and checked in Ogun to see if they have speed limiter or not, he said.
Oladele
also said, as part of activities marking the celebration, there would
be a visitation of road crash victims at Federal Medical Centre in
Abeokuta and a candlelight procession on Saturday, November 19.
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