FRSC RECORDS 7,156 ROAD CRASHES IN NINE MONTHS
By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it recorded 7,156 road traffic crashes across Nigeria between January and September 2026.
The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, disclosed this in Abuja during the 2026 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, identifying excessive speeding, dangerous driving and other unsafe road practices as major causes of accidents.
He called on governments, transport unions, security agencies and other stakeholders to strengthen collaboration with the FRSC to reduce road crashes and save lives.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Representative in Nigeria, Pavel Ursu, also pledged the organisation’s continued support for efforts to improve road safety, noting that young people remain among those heavily affected by road accidents.
He reaffirmed WHO’s commitment to supporting the United Nations target of reducing road traffic deaths and injuries by at least 50 per cent by 2030.
The Road Safety Officers Wives Association (ROSOWA) also pledged to sustain public awareness campaigns and support for crash victims, while security agencies promised stronger collaboration with the FRSC to make Nigerian roads safer.