23 die in road accidents in April
According to him, 99 persons were injured during the accidents, while 118 road traffic offenders were booked.
Boboye Olayemi Oyeyemi, Corps Marshall, FRSC.
The Sector Commander of the corps, Mr Umaru Ibrahim, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Osogbo.
Ibrahim said the 23 crashes involved more than 391 persons.
He attributed the incidents to speeding, poor condition of the roads as well as failure by motorists to comply with traffic rules and regulations.
ADVERTISEMENT
Ibrahim said, 12 radio programmes and Television programmes were embarked upon to sensitise the public on road usage.
The sector commander called on motorists to comply with road safety rules, adding that the agency was committed to securing lives on the roads.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng
Recommended articles
OPIT - Open Institute of Technology enhances student support services for 2024
UK commits £1bn to global fund against malaria in Nigeria from 2024-2026
Court nullifies arrest warrant for Fubara’s chief of staff, Ehie
A journey of 1hr, now takes 4hrs - Cross River motorists lament on bad roads
Lagos Govt pays WAEC fees for 58,188 SSCE students with ₦1.5 billion
Nigerian Navy seizes illicit drugs, arrests suspected dealers in Akwa Ibom
APC requires increased accountability to function optimally - Salihu Lukman
FG to set up committee for awareness on PWD’s rights
Reps call on military to utilise modern tech for security issues in Nigeria
ADVERTISEMENT