“When you are driving, you should know that you are the only sane person on the road,” said an FRSC sector commander.
Mr Kazeem attributed the low figures to what he termed as “the corps’ rejigged operational tactics towards creating a safer motoring environment in Nigeria”.
Mr Ogidan underscored the need to embrace sustainable transportation means that are sustainable in terms of social and environmental impacts.
A total of 1,769 people were injured from the crashes, caused by bad roads, reckless driving and non-compliance of motorists with traffic rules.
The accidents involved one truck, one vehicle and one motorcycle that were overloaded, speeding and faulty.
Two of the victims were severely injured and has been taken to the Ariremako Hospital, Gbongan.
The Road Safety chief asserted that the corps had zero tolerance for negative acts.
“You should stop to assist motorists whose vehicle had an issue on the highway either to call a mechanic or towing van.”
The FRSC boss urged motorists to go online to obtain the speed limiting devices to avoid incurring the wrath of the corps.
FRSC says it has installed body and car cameras to prevent attacks on its officials and also record evidence of such assaults.
