101 deaths recorded in Adamawa road crashes: FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Adamawa command, says it recorded no fewer than 101 deaths as the result of road crashes between January and November 15, 2022.
Yelwa Dio, Sector Commander FRSC Adamawa, disclosed this during a sensitisation visit to motor parks in commemoration of Africa road safety day and world day of remembrance of road traffic victims in Yola on Wednesday.
He said during the period under review, over 491 people sustained injuries.
Mr Dio called on drivers to always abide by traffic rules and regulations for their safety and that of their passengers as well as other road users.
“From January to September ending in Adamawa, we have a record of over 491 persons that were injured and those who lost their lives were about 91.
“And in October and November which we did not add, we recorded more than 10 deaths as the result of a partial accident in Girei.
“These things can not continue. We need to sensitise drivers, passengers and other road users,” he said.
According to him, more than 60 per cent of the road crashes are as a result of human factors.
He advised drivers to avoid overloading, over-speeding and dangerous driving to remain safe and alive for taking good care of their families.
Mr Dio said during the period of Ember Months, there would be a high volume of vehicle movement, some travel for Christmas, new year and some will be transporting farm produce from one place to another.
Umar Kaka, Chairman, National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Dobeli Branch, appreciated the FRSC for their sensitisation programme and called on the people for more understanding.
Mr Kaka, represented by Hamid Abdulhamid, said that the union is also doing its best on sensitising members to abide by the traffic rules and regulations.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Economy
MTN records highest number of subscribers porting to other networks
The analysis also revealed that EMTS recorded 676,944 port-ins.
Faith
Abdulrazaq appoints Oloriegbe as Kwara Ameerul-Hajj for 2024
The government relied on the senator to use his knowledge and understanding to improve coordination and efficiency for the exercise.
World
Body of man acquitted of drunk driving brews alcohol in rare medical condition
Ms Ghesquiere said in another unfortunate coincidence, her client works at a brewery.
Heading 4
Tinubu’s SSS repeatedly violated Godwin Emefiele’s human rights: U.S.
“In their prosecution of corruption cases, law enforcement and intelligence agencies did not always follow due process.’’
Economy
Agency seals UBA branches in Kaduna over alleged N14.3 million unpaid tax
Ms Ahmad said the agency sent demand notices to the bank to pay but it refused.
Faith
Remember death always, Onaiyekan urges Christians
Mr Atep advised Nigerians to prioritise meeting the needs of the less-privileged and the needy in society.