FRSC Chief Mourns Victims, Issues Warning on Speed Limit Violations
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has expressed deep sorrow over a tragic accident that claimed the lives of an emergency responder and 16 others in a multiple vehicle crash on the Ikorodu/Sagamu Road in Ogun State.
The fatal accident, which occurred around 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, was reportedly caused by excessive speeding and brake failure. Seven vehicles were involved in the collision, including a white DAF truck (T14007LA), a Toyota Hiace bus (AGL752YC), a Honda saloon car (HET680), and a Nissan pickup van (STF10204), which belongs to the Nigeria Police Force. Also involved were two Bajaj motorcycles (AGG448Q and PKA214WS) and another DAF truck without a visible registration number.
The crash affected 18 individuals: 12 adult males, five adult females, and one female child. Tragically, 17 of them lost their lives—11 men, five women, and the child—while only one person survived with injuries.
In his response, the FRSC Corps Marshal expressed heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased, especially the emergency worker who died in the line of duty. He emphasized the urgent need for drivers to maintain their vehicles properly and strictly observe speed limits to avoid such devastating incidents.
Mohammed reaffirmed the FRSC’s commitment to road safety and called on all drivers to take responsibility for their behavior on the road. He warned that the dangers of speeding are far too great to ignore and that the loss of more lives due to reckless driving is unacceptable.
He assured the public that the driver found responsible for the crash would face legal consequences as part of the FRSC’s efforts to hold reckless drivers accountable for fatal accidents.
The Corps Marshal also called on all road users—drivers, pedestrians, and the general public—to support the FRSC’s campaign against speeding and traffic law violations, stressing that collective action is essential in reducing road fatalities.
CREDIT: Guardian Newspaper