The Federal Road Safety Corps has disclosed that a total of 324 persons died and 1,706 others sustained various degrees of injury in road crashes in Kogi in 2022.
“We aren’t happy with the outcome of the report looking at the enormity of sensitisation and enlightenment campaigns we carried out during the period under review.
“Of course, we have to blame this on the recklessness of the motorists, some of who continually refused to heed traffic rules and regulations for safety,” he said. The sector commander called on motorists to always ensure the roadworthiness of their vehicles before embarking on a journey and drive with care along the highways.
He said, “this year 2023, my Command will continue carrying out enforcements and enlightenment programmes against speed, overloading and mixed loading of goods and passengers, especially in trucks and other vehicles meant to convey only goods.” Dawulung also advised motorists to exhibit a high level of discipline and adhere strictly to road traffic regulations to avoid such ugly incidents.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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