The Lagos State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said 49 people died and 430 others were injured in 264 Road Traffic Crashes (RTC) between January and June.
Corps Sector Commander Mr. Hyginus Omeje told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos yesterday that 2,214 persons were involved in the 264 traffic accidents within the period under review.
He said 25,344 offenders were arrested for 27,970 offences ranging from seat belt violations to driving without valid driver’s licence, tyre default, broken windscreen and overloading.
“Other offences that attracted the Corps’ attention include driving against traffic, wrong overtaking, drunk-driving, among others, “ Omeje said.
He assured Lagosians that FRSC would not relent in its resolve to reduce carnage on the road.
According to him, no effort will be spared in bringing sanity to the roads.
“We are intensifying our operations in this next half of the year to reduce accidents to the barest minimum.”
“We have embarked on `Operation Show Your Driver’s Licence’ to ensure only certified drivers are on the road, while those not qualified are removed.
“Also, the Corps nationwide has started `Operation Safe-To- Load’ to restore sanity to the operations of tankers and trailers,’’ Omeje said.
He urged road users to be extra careful on the roads and ensure adherence to traffic rules and regulations.
