72 died in 115 road crashes across Taraba in 10 months: FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) sector commander in Taraba State, Anna Attah, says 72 people died in 115 road traffic crashes recorded in the state between January and October 2026.
She disclosed this during a press briefing in Jalingo, the state capital, to mark the 2026 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
Ms Attah said 374 people sustained injuries in the crashes, identifying excessive speeding and dangerous driving as major causes.
She also said Nigeria recorded 7,156 road crashes, 3,445 deaths and 22,292 injuries between January and September 2026.
The chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Taraba State, Sule Agyo, pledged the union’s support for the FRSC’s “Ember” months road safety campaigns to promote public awareness.
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