The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos Sector Command, has stated that no fewer than 128 people have lost their lives in 376 road traffic crashes recorded in the state between January and October 2023.
This figure was disclosed by FRSC Lagos Sector Commander, Mr Babatunde Farinloye, at a news conference held in Lagos, on Thursday, November 16.
According to NAN report, the news conference was organised to mark the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
Farinloye stated that, 1,842 people and 662 vehicles were involved in crashes during the period, adding 237 people sustained various degrees of injuries while 128 persons lost their lives.
“The probable causes being excessive speed, dangerous driving, and overloading,” he said.
“The annual global advocacy event is designated to recognise and pay respect to the thousands of people who are killed and injured as a result of road traffic crashes.
“The day is also to sensitise the living on safe road practices,” he said.
He noted the other objective of commemorating the event was to provide a platform for traffic victims and their families to remember all people killed and seriously injured on the roads and to promote actions to stop crashes.
“Others are to acknowledge the crucial work of the emergency service, and advocate for better support for road traffic victims and their families.
“Also, it is to promote evidence-based actions to prevent and eventually stop further road traffic deaths and injuries,” he added.
