FRSC Reports 13 Fatalities in 64 Road Accidents Across Ekiti in 2024
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ekiti State has reported 13 fatalities resulting from 64 road traffic crashes in 2024. The Sector Commandant, Mr. Joseph Olusola, disclosed this at a press conference in Ado-Ekiti, marking the 2024 Road Traffic Crash (RTC) Victims Remembrance Week. He also stated that 164 individuals were injured in accidents between January and September this year.
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Olusola highlighted that there had been a 63% reduction in fatalities and an 18% decrease in RTC cases compared to previous years. He further emphasized that passengers are more likely to be victims in road traffic accidents than drivers.
He urged commuters to actively discourage reckless driving by speaking out against dangerous behaviors on the road. Olusola also noted that the objectives of the 2024 World Day of Remembrance for RTC Victims include providing a platform for families to honor those killed or seriously injured, recognizing the role of emergency services, addressing lenient legal responses to road deaths, and advocating for greater accountability.
The FRSC reiterated its commitment to collaborating with stakeholders to raise public awareness and strictly enforce traffic laws to prevent further accidents.
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