The Edo command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says no fewer than 536 persons were involved in road crashes across the state between July and November.

Henry Benamaisia, FRSC’s sector commander in Edo, disclosed this on Monday.

Mr Benamaisia explained that the figure was recorded from the 102 crashes that occurred within the period under review.

He added that 51 persons were killed and 192 injured, thus bringing the casualty figure to 243.

The sector commander who gave a month-by-month breakdown of the record noted that in July, 119 persons were involved in 19 road traffic crashes in the state, with nine persons killed, 49 injured, and 58 casualties.

“In August, 155 persons were involved in 29 road traffic crashes, with 11 killed, 57 injured, with 68 casualties. Similarly, in September, 83 persons were involved in 19 road traffic crashes, with 10 persons recorded dead, 32 injured, with a casualty figure of 41,” he explained.

The sector commander added, “Meanwhile in October 98 persons were involved in 17 road traffic crashes, which had 10 persons dead, 31 injured, 41 casualties, while in November, 81 persons were involved in 18 crashes with 11 deaths recorded, 24 injured with 35 casualties.”

Mr Benamaisia harped on the need for motorists and other road users to be careful and vigilant while using the roads, especially during this yuletide.

He said the command had continued to sensitive the motoring public to the need to obey all road safety laws and would not relent until the motoring public became safer.

Mr Benamaisia further advised travellers not to indulge in night journeys but to make their journey early and at a safe time, rather than leave late.

“We know that some passengers encourage drivers to go on excessive speed because, according to them, they want to get to their destinations on time,” he pointed out. “But this is all wrong. If you know you want to get to your destination on time, start your journey early enough and at a safe time.” 

(NAN)