The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has revealed the number of deaths from Borno state.

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Reckless driving, speed limit violation, overloading and wrong overtaking were identified as some causes of road traffic accidents.

Najume attributed the low rate of accident-related deaths to the FRSC's efforts and insurgency.

"The rate of road accident drastically reduced because of the insurgency. The check points really help a lot in this regard. Our officers are also in every nook and crannies to ensure safety on the road,’’ he said.

While Borno state had a reduction in accident-related deaths, the United States had an 8% increase.

According to AP News, last year had the highest number of accident-related deaths in 50 years.