The Kogi Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Friday disclosed that it recorded 58 auto crashes in which 28 persons died during the 2023 yuletide.

Samuel Oyedeji, state sector commander of the corps, disclosed this to journalists in Lokoja, the state capital.

Mr Oyedeji said the casualty figure represented a 14 per cent decrease compared to the 2022 and 2023 period, adding that there was an increase in RTCs from 50 to 58.

He explained that the considerable reduction in the number of persons killed in the road traffic crashes was due to a series of measures put in place by the command during the ‘Operation Zero Tolerance’ of the corps.

”Again, in spite of the high vehicular movement within the state, there was no serious gridlock encountered throughout the period.

“This was also possible through the help of personnel (regular and special marshal) and other security agencies, who helped in the control of traffic at all the critical points identified in the state to ensure free flow of traffic,” he said.

The sector commander added that having rounded off the exercise; the command would not relent in putting in place all corrective measures to curb the motorists’ excesses to ensure the reduction of RTCs on roads in Kogi.

He advised motorists to always exercise patience and show tolerance and consideration for other road users, to ensure a crash-free environment throughout the year.

The command had, on December 15, 2023, deployed 800 personnel, 25 patrol vehicles, three ambulances, one heavy-duty tow truck, patrollers and other operational equipment for the special exercise that ended on January 18. 

(NAN)