Federal Road Security Force (FRSC) announced that in 2024, 5,421 road traffic accidents in Nigeria.
Naija News Understand, compared with the death of 5,081 people reported in 2023, the number announced by FRSC increased by 7 %.
This information is shared at a press conference held by the Legion MarshalShehu MohammedIn Abuja on Monday, the conclusion of the special patrol plan of the “zero action” of the Legion was consistent.
Mohammed pointed out that although the total number of road accidents across the country decreased by 10 %, the increase in the number of deaths still occurred. In 2024, 9,570 incidents were recorded, lower than 10,617 in the previous year.
In addition, the statistics of the Legion show that despite the slight decline in road collision accidents and injuries, the total number of individuals involved in the accident increased by 1 %, from 70,092 in 2023 to 70,530 in 2024.
He mentioned that as the illegal behavior observed by the Legion decreased, the implementation of road safety regulations had different results, and the arrest from 29,220 in 2023 to 21,580 in 2024.
Marshal of the Corps attributed the increase in the number of deaths to human factors, such as Lu CK driving, overload and driver fatigue, and tragic secondary incidents, including SC fuels from overturned oil tankers, led to 411 deaths last year.
“The analysis of our annual performance shows that from January 2024 to December 1224, compared with the annual records of 2023, the road traffic collapse and the number of injuries have decreased sharply.
“From January 1st to December 31st, 2024, 9,570 road traffic accidents recorded nationwide. This number compared with the 10,617 road traffic collapse of 10,617 records recorded in 2023, this meant a significant decrease of 10 %.
“In addition, 31,154 people were injured in 2024, while 31,874 people were injured in 2023, a reduction of 2 %. However, the number of deaths of the legion increased by 7 %, 5,421 in 2024, and 5,081 people were killed in 2023.
“At the same time, a total of 70,530 people participated in the collapse of road traffic in 2024, while 70,092 in 202,3 stated that it increased by 1 %. It is necessary to emphasize at this point that in the total death that occurred in 2024, 411 deaths accounted for, accounting for accounting, accounted for, accounted for 7.6 % of the total death is mainly caused by a crash, but this important factor. This is a monster. We are fighting today: digging out fuel from the tanker down, “ Marshal explained.
Muhammad further reported that during the period from December 15, 2024 to January 15, 2025, it was monitored by special patrols. Road accident.
In these tragedy events, the plateau, Aibya, Cada, Quala, and Angto had five major collisions. The most disastrous occurred in Jerbaba, Quala, where 30 people were killed.
Marshal of the Legion has determined the dangerous practice of extracting fuel from overthrowing the tanker, which is the main factor leading to the shocking number of deaths. In 2024, this activity caused 7.6 % of the number of deaths related to the road. Mohammed urged drivers and the public to avoid this dangerous behavior and emphasize their serious risks.
At the same time, the legion recorded a total of 531 road traffic accidents in the country, and the 634 incidents reported in the previous year decreased, reflecting the decrease of 16.2 %, such as Naija news.
“At this point, I want to reiterate that because the trailer loaded the trailer, the trailers of the goods and personnel, the speed of crash and death was shocking.
“The number of deaths recorded in 2024 is shocking, so it is unacceptable. This situation is worrying, especially because of the SC from the exposed oil products from the exposed petroleum products,” SC has performed unprecedented deaths from the exposed oil products. “ He said.
Marshal of the Legion urges the driver to determine safety by observing speed restrictions, avoiding night travel and avoiding vehicles from overloading.
He also warned passengers not to transport cargo locomotives.
“In early 2025, I hope to warn drivers and travelers to avoid speed and overload as much as possible.” Due to the inherent danger, passengers should avoid boarding trailers and trucks, including night travel, including night travel, “ Muhammed warned.
Mohammed (Mohammed) has increased the commitment to improving road security through the cooperation of enhanced employee benefits and public sensitive movements with judicial institutions.
