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  • JUST IN: 2 dead, 10 injured in Abia road crash

    JUST IN: 2 dead, 10 injured in Abia road crash

    Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Abia Sector Command, has confirmed the death of two persons, while 10 others were injured in a road traffic crash on Enugu-Port Harcourt expressway.

    The Sector Commander, Mrs Ngozi Ezeoma, disclosed in Umuahia on Monday that the crash occurred at the Ntigha junction axis of the expressway on Sunday at 5:02 p.m.

    Ezeoma said that the command was informed of the crash at approximately 5:07 p.m while the response team arrived at the scene within five minutes.

    She said that preliminary investigation suggested that the accident might have occurred due to burst tyre.

    Ezeoma said that FRSC Crash Investigation experts would further  analyse the crash to identify likely contributory factors.

    She said that the accident was a lone crash involving a green-coloured Toyota Hiace bus conveying 16 passengers, consisting of 15 male adults and one female adult from Enugu.

    Ezeoma said that the bus belonged to Church of Christ, quoting one of the uninjured victims as saying that they were coming from a crusade in Enugu.

    She said that of the 16 occupants of the bus, 10 were injured (one female adult and nine male adults).

    ”One of the accident victims died on the spot, while the other person was rushed to Central Medical Centre, Mbawsi, by FRSC officials where he later passed away.

    “This made the death toll to be two male adults, while the other accident victims were taken to FMC,” she said.

    The sector commander urged drivers to regularly check their tyres to ensure they were neither expired, worn-out, over-inflated, nor under-inflated.

    She sympathised with the injured victims and commiserated with the families of the deceased.

    Ezeoma restated the command’s determination to ensure safety on the roads and continually sensitise road users on the need to comply with road safety rules and regulations.

  • SAD: 15 die, 13 injured in Katsina road crash

    SAD: 15 die, 13 injured in Katsina road crash

    At least, 15 persons have been confirmed dead in a road crash on Funtua-Gusau road, in Funtua, Katsina State, by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Command in the State.

    The FRSC Sector Commander, Mr Aliyu Ma’aji, confirmed the accident in a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr Shamsudeen Babajo, on Saturday in Katsina.

    He said that the accident, which occurred on Saturday, involved a Toyota Hiace and Dangote truck. Ma’aji said that it was a result of a tyre bust by the Toyota bus, leading to a loss of control and a head-on collision.

    According to him, the crash claimed the lives of 15 persons with 13 others sustaining various degrees of injuries.

    The Sector Commander said that the victims were taken to Funtua General Hospital by the corps of Funtua Unit Command patrol team.

    Ma’aji called on motorists to always monitor the conditions of their tyres before embarking on a journey.

    He urged them to avoid speeding, overloading and reckless driving, as part of measures to avert road accidents.

  • Ember months: FRSC tells travellers to report reckless driver

    Ember months: FRSC tells travellers to report reckless driver

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Friday urged commuters to always speak out and report reckless driving on the roads in order to reduce crashes.

    Mr Shehu Muhammed, Corps Marshal, FRSC, made the appeal in Ore, Ondo State, during the 2024 Ember Month sensitisation flag off and town hall meeting organised by the Ore Unit Command.

    The theme of the campaign was “Speak Up Against Dangerous Driving: Crashes Kill More Passengers Than Drivers.”

    Muhammed, who was represented by Dr Samuel Ibitoye, Ondo State Sector Commander, said that the stakeholders’ meeting was to align with the ongoing “Ember Months” campaign, which focused on commuters’ rights.

    According to him, the corps has digitised its operations in line with President Bola Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ for economic growth.

    ”This is the time for all road users to speak out against reckless driving through the instrumentality of the recently launched FRSC Mobile Application.

    “In order to sustain our operations, we need to re-evaluate and adapt new strategies to align with the dynamics of contemporary transport system,” he said.

    Muhammed appreciated the stakeholders for their contributions toward ensuring a safer motoring environment, and charged road users to continue to support and collaborate with FRSC.

    Speaking, Ibitoye noted that with all efforts by the FRSC to reduce crashes, casualties were been recorded on the highways due to reckless driving and other traffic disobedience.

    He said commuters and other road users are free to call the FRSC toll free lines 112 and 122 to report any reckless driving or disobedience to traffic laws.

    “Many lives are lost in the process of any error cause by one driver and that is the more reason commuters have to speak out and report reckless drivers to FRSC,” Ibitoye said.

    The Special Adviser to the State Governor on Transport, Olugbenga Omole, also condemned the menace of indiscriminate parking on the highways, especially on the Ore-Benin, Ore-Ondo and Ore-Okitipupa axis.

    Omole, represented by Mr Taiwo Adegoroye, Chairman, Odigbo Local Government, said the FRSC must take charge by checkmating indiscriminate parking and loading on the highways.

    “We will continue to support FRSC and collaborate with other sister agencies to ensure our highways are safe, and lost of lives and properties are reduced,” he said.

    Mr Murufu Alale, the Ore branch Chairman of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), said the union always engaged its members in series of enlightenments on safe driving.

    He urged the state government to construct a standard motor park in the town to reduce indiscriminate parking on the highways and repair all bad portions on the roads to reduce accident.

    Officials of NURTW, Road Employers Association of Nigeria, FRSC Marshals and Special Marshals, Police, Department of State Security, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, students among others, were present at the meeting.

  • 13 persons confirmed killed in Kaduna-Abuja road accident

    13 persons confirmed killed in Kaduna-Abuja road accident

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kaduna Sector Command, has said 13 persons died in a road crash on Kaduna-Abuja expressway on Friday.

    The Sector Commander, FRSC Kabir Nadabo confirmed the incident in Kaduna.

    Nadabo said: “The road traffic crash occurred near Olam farm on Kaduna-Abuja highway about 3 p.m. when a Toyota Hiace marked GTG 96YA carrying 11 persons collided with a Golf Salon marked RBC 369XE with five passengers.

    He said those who died had been moved to St.Gerards Hospital, while three who survived were immediately conveyed to AP Smart Hospital, Kakuri for further treatment.

    “As we enter the ember season fully, motorists are reminded on the need to adhere to basic safety ethics while travelling, “he said.

    He said it was imperative to also remind motorists that excessive speeding was dangerous. He urged drivers to always maintain the requisite speed limits while on transit.

    “FRSC is committed to ensuring the roads are safe for all users.

    “Corps extends its sincere gratitude to the Kaduna State Government for the continuous support in FRSC activities,” Nadabo said.

  • 5 die, 9 injured in Abakaliki-Enugu highway lone accident

    5 die, 9 injured in Abakaliki-Enugu highway lone accident

    No fewer than five persons were confirmed dead and nine others seriously injured in a lone crash on Abakaliki end of Abakaliki-Enugu expressway.

    Mr Igwe Nnabuife, Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ebonyi Command disclosed this on Friday in Abakaliki, saying the accident occurred at G-Hostel junction on Thursday night.

    Nnabuife explained that the crash involved a white Hummer bus with registration number LSR 823 YJ.

    According to him, the driver lost control of the vehicle and rammed into debris at a road maintenance site at G-hostel junction and subsequently caught fire and burnt.

    “The commercial bus was carrying 16 passengers nine of them were injured while five died. The nine injured persons are taking treatment at the Alex-Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki adding that they were responding to treatment.

    “The dead were deposited in a morgue in the same hospital after doctors confirmation them dead,” Nnabuife said.

    He urged drivers to avoid reckless driving and always be mindful of bad portions on the road to save lives.

  • NASS told to stop bill seeking firearms for FRSC personnel

    NASS told to stop bill seeking firearms for FRSC personnel

    The Centre for Human and Socio-economic Rights (CHSR) on Sunday faulted the National Assembly on a  bill seeking firearms for personnel of  Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).

    National President of the CHSR, Mr Alex Omotehinse, expressed  this position at a news conference in Lagos Omotehinse said that the bill to allow FRSC officials carry firearms had scaled second reading at the House of Representatives.

    According to him, the CHRS’s perspective has become imperative because of the group’s mandate and the overriding quest of civil society stakeholders to defend victims of abuse of human rights and to promote the cause of justice and peaceful co-existence.

    Omotehinse said: “We are compelled to address the press on the bill before the National Assembly seeking to allow the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) access to the use of firearms on duty.

    “Nigeria faces the challenge of abuse of the use of arms and ammunition in the hands of security agencies in addition to the growing proliferation of arms with illegitimate access by non-state actors.

    “The worsening threats constituted to national security by the number of agencies using arms is, to say the least, worrisome.

    “Rather than seeking to grant access to FRSC officials to bear arms, we expect concerted effort at streamlining the use of arms and ammunition by security agencies towards demilitarising the society.”

    He said that a the proliferation of small arms and light weapons (SALW) had exacerbated  insecurity.

    “In addition to mopping up illegal SALW in the possession of non-state actors, government must restrict the granting of blanket approval to agencies to procure and use arms considering the predilection for abuses by personnel.

    “We ,therefore, do not see the justification for granting the FRSC the approval to carry arms. We do not see how collective national interest would be advanced by turning the FRSC into an arm of security agencies in Nigeria,” Omotehinse said.

    The rights activist called on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abass, and members national assembly to reconsider the bill.

    Omotehinse said: “We consider the proposal as needless and wrong-headed. Legalising the use of firearms for the FRSC ,which is supposed to operate in a civilized environment ,will amount to further militarising the polity.”

    According to him, what Nigerians need at the moment is not an increase in the number of armed agencies, but reorientation of security agencies for civilised operation.

    He said that Nigerians were looking up to lawmakers  to help and support a genuine quest for good governance that would allow Nigerians to live peacefully with one another.

    Omotehinse suggested that the existing security agencies should be empowered and supported with relevant laws and oversight that would make them  function in a responsible manner.

    He said that the duties of  FRSC revolve round  advocacy on road safety, operational activities to curb abuses by motorists and taking care of victims of road accidents.

    “We view the proposal to grant the FRSC access to the use of arms as curious, unfounded and dangerous.

    “We are concerned that the rights, comfort and safety of road users will further be endangered by the bill being debated if eventually passed into law.

    “Allowing FRSC officials carry firearms would lead to further increase in abuses against motorists as well as possible escalation of incidents of extra- judicial killings,” he said.

    The president urged the lawmakers to pay urgent attention to the deplorable state of roads across the country in order to make  them safer.

    Also speaking, Mr Remi Shaih of Voice Of The Masses, said if FRSC were allowed to carry arms, others like Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO) and the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), among others ,will agitate for same.

  • How ex-Gov Makarfi’s son died in fatal auto crash – FRSC

    How ex-Gov Makarfi’s son died in fatal auto crash – FRSC

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of Faisal Makarfi, the son of former Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Ahmed Makarfi.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the FRSC confirmed Faisal Makarfi died in an auto crash along Kaduna to Kano highway on Saturday.

    FRSC’s Sector Commander in Kaduna State, Kabir Nadabo, who confirmed the accident on Sunday in Kaduna, also said that two others were unconscious as a result of the accident.

    He said: “The road traffic crash occurred at Lambar Zango along Zaria-Kaduna Highway at 18:15hrs”.

    According to him, a KIA vehicle was travelling from Zaria to Kaduna when the front right tyre completely removed from the vehicle and in an attempt to control the vehicle, it somersaulted.

    He further revealed that three persons, all males, were involved in the accident.

    Nadabo said: ”A team from RS1.17 Birnin Yero responded to the scene. However, upon getting there, it was learnt that the father of one of the victims had made arrangements for him to be transported to an undisclosed hospital in Kaduna for medical attention.

    ”Therefore, the rescue team cleared the obstruction caused by the crash for traffic flow. Incidentally, it was later revealed that the son of former Governor of Kaduna State, Sen. Ahmed Makarfi, was involved in that crash.

    ”Upon reaching the hospital, he was confirmed dead while the driver and the third person are still unconscious at the time of this report,” Nadabo said.

    TNG reports the burial of the former Governor’s son has been slated for 10 am today at Sultan Bello Mosque, Unguwar Sarki, Kaduna.

    PDP, BoT console Makarfi over son’s death

    Meanwhile, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its Board of Trustees (BoT) have condole with the former Governor of Kaduna State, Sen. Mohammad Makarfi, over the death of his son, Dr Faisal Makarfi.

    This is contained in separate statements by the party’s acting National Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Manga, and the Board Chairman, Sen. Adolphus Wabara, on Saturday in Abuja.

    Faisal, who died in a car crash on Saturday evening will be buried on Sunday morning in Makarfi town, Kaduna State.

    Manga commiserated with Makarfi, who is the BoT Secretary and former Chairman, PDP National Caretaker Committee, describing the death as a huge loss.

    While expressing the party‘s grieve over the death, Manga prayed God to provide the Makarfi family the fortitude to bear the loss.

    Similarly, the BoT in a statement by it Chairman, Wabara, expressed the condolences of the entire members of the board to Makarfi and family, describing it as a tragic loss.

    “Losing a child is an unimaginable pain, and we stand with him during this very difficult time.

    “Dr Faisal’s passing is not only a loss to his family but to all those whose lives he touched through his dedication and compassion,” he said.

    Wabara prayed God to grant the family strength and fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

    He also prayed God to forgive Faisal’s shortcomings, reward him for his good deeds, and grant him Al Jannah Firdaus.

    “The entire PDP family is united in grief with the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and we extend our full support during this trying period,” Wabara said.

  • Blood-sucking demons not cause of accidents in ember months – FRSC

    Blood-sucking demons not cause of accidents in ember months – FRSC

    The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Gombe State Command has said witches and wizards are not responsible for road traffic crashes during the ember months, but recklessness of road users.

    Mr Samson Kaura, the Sector Commander, Gombe State Command of FRSC stated this in Gombe on Thursday while briefing journalists on efforts to ensure safety during the 2024 Ember Months.

    Kaura said that the widely-held belief by some Nigerians that evil spirits were responsible for road crashes during Ember Months was totally false and misleading.

    He said that contrary to that belief that road crashes were a manipulation of witches, major causes of most auto crashes were over speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol, and drugs, bad tyres and poor state of cars.

    According to him, motorists often hide under such falsehoods to avoid being blamed for crashes.

    He said that the last four months of the year was marked with increased road traffics in view of the fact that farmers were harvesting and transporting their goods.

    He stated that others have wedding and other social events planned for the periods which result in high volume of traffic and “any recklessness in this regard will lead to increased crashes too.

    “So this is to disabuse our minds from the beliefs that witches are the ones causing increased crashes during this period of the year.

    “There is no scientific proof that crashes are caused by witches as crashes are caused by human, mechanical and environmental factors,” he said.

    Kaura advised motorists in the state to always stick to traffic rules and obey all road signs while avoiding the temptation of hurrying while using roads in the state.

    He said that the command would strengthen enforcement and visibility across the state towards ensuring safety as well as quick response in cases of crashes to reduce fatalities.

  • Bill to allow road safety officers bear arms scales second reading

    Bill to allow road safety officers bear arms scales second reading

    A bill for an Act to amend the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRAC) Act, 2007 to make offers bear arms has scaled second reading in the House of Representatives.

    The bill which was sponsored by Rep. Abiodun Adesida (APC-Ondo) and Rep. Olaide  Muhammed (APC-Oyo) at plenary on Thursday.

    The bill seeks to establish  Road safety Special Armed Squad and make corps on the rank of Deputy Corp Marshal enjoy benefits attached to that grade including retirement grade.

    The bill also seeks to empower the commission with the responsibility for road traffic administration and safety management.

    The bill, when passed into law will empower the commission supervise of users of public roads, regulate traffic, clear obstruction on any part of the public roads with the aim of preventing and minimising road traffic crashes on public roads.

    The bill seeks to mandate the commission to educate drivers, motorist and other members of the public on the proper use of public roads and other related matters.

    In his ruling, the Speaker of the house, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas referred the bill to the committee on FRSC for further legislative actions.

    In a related development, the house tasked  FRSC to embrace technology-assisted enforcement, which includes Automatic Vehicle Local (AVL) systems, Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) systems, advanced analytics and data platforms among other potential options to manage traffic.

    The call was sequel to the adoption of a motion by Rep. Garba Muhammad (. ) at Thursday’s plenary.

    Moving the motion, Mohammed said that FRSC officers patrol the highways, apprehend traffic offenders, issue traffic regulations to deter dangerous driving and regulate the issuance of driver’s licenses to ensure only qualified individuals operate vehicles on the roads;

    He said that FRSC enforcement methods of physical checkpoints pose potential risks to commuters, the location of checkpoints on steep inclines or declines can be dangerous.

    According to him, the risks are especially for motorcycles and tricycles, application of sudden brake or swerve maneuvers to avoid checkpoints can lead to accidents.

    The lawmaker explained that checkpoints create bottlenecks, especially during peak hours, leading to traffic jams and delays coupled with alleged reports FRSC officials engaging in corrupt practices at checkpoints soliciting bribes from motorists, or impounding vehicles for minor offenses.

    “Worried that the FRSC’ practice of using motorcycles and vehicles to chase commuters for traffic offenses raises concerns as the chase was always on high speed, posing a risk to bystanders, and resulting in loss of control leading to injuries and minor accidents.

    “Also worried that while the FRSC goal of enforcing traffic laws is understandable, it is crucial to prioritise the safety of everyone on the road, but chasing commuters should be a last resort, employed only in situations where it is absolutely necessary and can be done safely,” he said.

    The house urged the Federal Road Safety Commission to evaluate the effectiveness of enforcement strategies in reducing traffic violations and improving safety.

    In his ruling, the speaker mandated the House Committee on FRSC to ensure compliance. (

  • FRSC promotes 49 senior officers

    FRSC promotes 49 senior officers

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has promoted 49 senior officers comprising of 21 Assistant Corps Marshals (ACM) ,11 Corps Commanders (CC) and 17 Deputy Corps Commanders (DCC).

    This is contained in a statement issued by the Deputy Corps Public Education Officer (DCPEO) Mr Charles Edem on Friday in Abuja.

    Edem said that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF) Sen. George Akume had on Sept. 20 approved the promotion for the senior officers.

    ”21 Corps Commanders (CC), were promoted to the rank of Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM), 11 Deputy Corps Commanders (DCC) to the rank of Corps Commanders (CC).

    “17 others got elevated from Assistant Corps Commander to Deputy Corps Commander. Three of the Assistant Corps Marshals (ACMs) are to proceed on immediate retirement,”he said.

    Edem named the promoted ACMs as the Corps Secretary, ACM LD Shehu, Corps Legal Adviser, ACM KD Gonji, Corps Public Education Officer, ACM Olusegun Ogungbemide, Corps Intelligence Officer, ACM G Ntukidem.

    He named others as the Corps Provost, ACM AT Hassan, the Corps Budget Officer, ACM MR Sabiya, and the Corps Transport Standardisation Office, ACM KA Ibrahim.

    “Others are; sector commander Bayelsa, ACM CM Onukwubiri, ACM TA Mohammed, ACM in charge of Command Administration and Strategy, ACM SU Galadanchi, Acting Zonal Commanding Officer RS3HQ Yola, ACM YA Haruna

    “Also promoted are acting zonal commanding Officer RS1HQ Kaduna, ACM A Umar, ACM in charge of Monitoring and Evaluation, ACM EF Akinlade, Acting Zonal Commanding Officer RS4HQ Jos, ACM AA Irelewuyi;

    “The Head of Session, Personnel, Administration and Human Resources Department, ACM YD Dio, ACM in charge of Federal Operations, ACM ST Agure, Commandant Road Marshal Assistant Training School, Shendam.

    “ACM M Yakubu, and Acting Zonal Commanding Officer RS11HQ Osogbo, ACM HA Godwin. However, the three promoted senior officers to proceed on immediate retirement are; ACM DI Okuobeya, ACM AS Ochi and ACM Adekanye,”he said.

    In the same vein, amongst the 11 promoted Corps Commanders was the Corps Information Technology Officer/ Technical Adviser to the Corps Marshal, Corps Commander Wasiu Adenekan..

    Edem said that the newly promoted Deputy Corps Commanders (DCC) include DCC EE Uzoma and 16 others.

    Reacting, the SGF expressed delight over the level of transparency and objectivity that heralded the whole process.

    Akume urged the appointed officers to show more commitment and rededicate themselves to achieving the corporate vision of the Corps.

    This, he said in which were to eradicate Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) and create a safer motoring environment in the country.

    Akume, however, said that the appointment was part of President Bola Tinubu’s drive towards rewarding excellence, diligence and hard work.

    He added that it was also in line with the administrative philosophy of the present leadership of the Hope Agenda regime.

    Also, the FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed equally congratulated the newly elevated Officers for their excellent performances during the exercise.

    Mohammed emphasised that every promotion comes with greater responsibilities.

    He charged them to put in their best in the course of their duties as the new rank called for more focus, more dedication, commitment and passion.

    The FRSC boss admonished those who were not fortunate this appointment year to keep faith alive and be loyal to the system.

    He promised to improve the general welfare of the personnel of the Corps and beckoned on all personnel to be of good cheer and put in great efforts towards the realisation of the corporate mandate of the Corps.