The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed has expressed profound sadness and commiserated with the families of victims of the tragic road crash that occurred in Gadabiu, on the Obajana-Lokoja expressway lamenting the avoidable loss of lives. He implored commuters to take their destinies in their hands by waking up as well as speaking up against dangerous and reckless driving in whichever way possible.

He stressed that to continually bring down the curve of road traffic crashes, commuters must stand up against any recklessness exhibited by any driver while on transit. He noted that the contributions of commuters during last year outing of the Corps led to a significant reduction in crashes by 10 per cent.

In view of the imperatives of further reducing speed related crashes on the nation’s highways, the Corps Marshal directed all Sector Commanders to intensify efforts by engaging in aggressive public education and raising the bar of ongoing enforcement on compulsory installation of speed limit devices in commercial vehicles. He emphasized that the Corps will no longer tolerate reckless driving and will take drastic measures against speed violators.

The directive was given in the wake of the avoidable fatal crash that occurred on Sunday 25 May, 2025 due to speed violation and wrongful overtaking, at exactly 6:10 pm. The crash involved a Sino Truck and a Toyota Hiace Bus conveying a total of 27 people comprising of (22 adults and 5 children).

Unfortunately, 19 victims (14 adults and 5 children) were burnt beyond recognition, while the remaining 8 adults were rescued with injuries and taken to Fisayo Hospital in Obajana for immediate medical attention.

On the other hand, the burnt victims were taken to Obajana Central Mosque for burial in line with Islamic rites.

To prevent future tragedies, the Corps Marshal has further directed the deployment of enhanced enforcement strategies, including increased surveillance and patrols on high-risk routes. The Corps will handle this in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to ensure that speed violators face the full wrath of the law.

The Corps Marshal urges all road users to prioritize safety and adhere to traffic regulations. He emphasizes that road safety is a collective responsibility and calls on Nigerians to join hands with FRSC to make the nation’s roads safer.

Signed:

Olusegun Ogungbemide mni FISPON anipr

Assistant Corps Marshal

Corps Public Education Officer

Federal Road Safety Corps

Headquarters, Abuja

cpeo@frsc.gov.ng 

26 May, 2025.