The Ogun State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps reported that 17 people lost their lives in 16 road accidents during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration in the state.
Mr. Anthony Uga, the Sector Commander of the FRSC, shared this information in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Ota, Ogun.
According to Uga, 45 individuals also sustained various injuries from the accidents.
He attributed the majority of these accidents to factors such as excessive speed, reckless driving, night travel, and tire bursts.
Additionally, Uga mentioned that the recently concluded special patrol helped to reduce road crashes, as it enabled the corps to curb the excesses of motorists. He emphasized that the FRSC would continue to maintain the special patrol, particularly on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and other areas of the state, to ensure road safety and protect lives.
He said: “We are appealing to motorists to adhere to traffic rules and regulations to prevent unnecessary loss of life, especially during this rainy season.
“In addition, they should exercise patience and reduce their speed to reduce disaster on our highway.
