FRSC IDENTIFIES REASONS FOR INCREASE NUMBER OF ROAD ACCIDENTS IN SIX MONTHS

The Federal Road Safety Corps FRSC says Two Hundred and Ninety Thousand, Eight Hundred and Eighty Seven (290,887 ) offenders were arrested for commiting Three Hundred and Nineteen Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety Eight (319798) Traffic Offences between January and June this year across the country.

Corps Marshal Mallam Shehu Mohammed, who stated this while addressing newsmen in Abuja, said the figure reflects a 16 per cent rise in arrest and 14.4 percent increase in Offences compared to the same period in 2024.

According to the FRSC Corps Marshal, available statistics reveals that the first half of 2025 has presented tough challenges between January and June as the country recorded an increase in the number of road accidents and fatalities by 2.2 percent.

While expressing concerns over the increased number of road accidents, the FRSC Boss argued that the country also withnessed increased vehicular movement across the country in the first six months of the year .

He explained that over 30 million passengers travelled using 2.3 million vehicles across the nation’s road network in the review period.

Mallam Shehu Mohammed told newsmen that increased arrests should not be interpreted as institutional weakness but rather as proof of greater vigilance and proactive enforcement.

According to him, the Corps has increased its visibility and number of formations and built the capacity of officers and men on efficient service delivery .

While speaking on the Corps achievements, the FRSC Boss announced that the Corps Establishment Act Amendment Bill which seeks to enhance traffic management, protect personnel and infrastructure as well as improving staff welfare was passed this week by the House of Representatives awaiting senate concurrence .

Mallam Shehu Mohammed assured that the Corps deployment of modern technology, which includes the National Crash Reporting Information system and FRSC Mobile App would continue to enhance operational capacity and make the road safer.

He also assured that the Corps Health Management Office will improve health care delivery for personnel which according to him is part of measures to improve the welfare of staff.

He tasked the commanding officers to intensify field operations, maintain discipline and uphold the core values of the Corps.

The FRSC Boss however, appealed to motorists to always report any misconduct of personnel for appropriate action.

He reassured that the Corps would not relent in providing a safer motoring environment for socio economic activities to thrive in the country.