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Afolabi Odunsi, the spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun State, has revealed that no fewer than 161 persons died in 415 road crashes across the state between January and May 2026. This is not the only shocking statistic – within the same period, 1,007 persons sustained varying degrees of injuries in the crashes.

Odunsi disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Ota, Ogun State. He said that compared with the 494 road traffic crashes recorded during the corresponding period in 2025, the 415 crashes recorded in 2026 represented a decrease of 79. The number of deaths also declined from 212 in the corresponding period of 2025 to 161 in 2026.

The FRSC spokesperson further said that the number of injured persons also decreased from 1,121 in 2025 to 1,007 in 2026. According to him, 'this feat couldn’t have been achieved without the intensive public enlightenment campaign by FRSC personnel, educating the public on road safety measures.'

However, Odunsi attributed most of the road crashes to violations of traffic rules and regulations, including speeding, drunk driving, dangerous overtaking, use of mobile phones while driving, overloading and tyre bursts, among others. 'We are appealing to motorists to adhere strictly to traffic rules and regulations in order to prevent unnecessary loss of lives through road crashes,' he said.

It’s no secret that traffic rules are frequently disregarded in Nigeria, with many drivers often engaging in reckless driving. However, the FRSC is committed to ensuring the safety of lives and property through stricter enforcement of traffic rules and sustained public sensitisation.

As Nigeria continues to grapple with the issue of road safety, the FRSC is taking steps to educate drivers on the importance of adhering to traffic rules. The agency is also working to increase public awareness on road safety measures, with a view to reducing the rate of road crashes and related fatalities.

The Ogun State Command of the FRSC is leading the charge in this effort, with Odunsi at the helm. As the spokesperson for the command, he is responsible for communicating the agency's activities and policies to the public. He has been vocal about the need for stricter adherence to traffic rules, and his efforts have borne fruit in the form of the decrease in road crashes recorded in the state this year.

The FRSC has been instrumental in promoting road safety in Nigeria, and its efforts have not gone unnoticed. The agency continues to work tirelessly to educate drivers and the general public on the importance of adhering to traffic rules.

The FRSC's campaign is not just about enforcing traffic rules; it's also about increasing public awareness on road safety measures. The agency is using various channels to reach its target audience, including social media, traditional media, and community engagements.

The FRSC's efforts have not been without challenges, however. The agency has faced resistance from some drivers who are reluctant to adhere to traffic rules. However, the FRSC remains committed to its mandate of ensuring the safety of lives and property through stricter enforcement of traffic rules and sustained public sensitisation.

In conclusion, the FRSC's efforts to reduce road crashes and related fatalities in Ogun State have yielded positive results. The decrease in road crashes recorded in the state this year is a testament to the agency's effectiveness in promoting road safety. The FRSC's campaign is not just about enforcing traffic rules; it's also about increasing public awareness on road safety measures.

### Key Facts

  • 161 persons died in 415 road crashes across Ogun State between January and May 2026.
  • The number of deaths declined from 212 in the corresponding period of 2025 to 161 in 2026.
  • The number of injured persons also decreased from 1,121 in 2025 to 1,007 in 2026.
  • The FRSC recorded a decrease of 79 in road crashes compared to the corresponding period in 2025.
  • The agency attributed most of the road crashes to violations of traffic rules and regulations.

The key to reducing road crashes is strict adherence to traffic rules and regulations. We are appealing to motorists to adhere strictly to traffic rules and regulations in order to prevent unnecessary loss of lives through road crashes.

  • Afolabi Odunsi, FRSC Spokesperson