Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the loss of five of its personnel in separate road incidents during the month of September, all caused by reckless driving. The Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, described the deaths as tragic reminders of the growing dangers faced by officers while serving...
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A diesel tanker went up in flames after toppling over along the Ugwu-Onyeama section of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed. The incident, which occurred around 6:16 p.m. on Thursday, prompted an immediate emergency response and traffic diversion to prevent further danger. FRSC Sector...
A vigilant Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) patrol team in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has nabbed a suspected “one chance” robbery gang after a high-speed pursuit through Wuse traffic, capturing all three members—including two women who couldn’t outrun the law and a man who tried scaling a wall...
A catastrophic accident claimed the lives of at least 17 passengers, mostly women, when a commercial bus plunged into a river after colliding with a collapsed bridge in Zamfara State’s Gwalli area. The Zamfara Command of the Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC) reported that the 18-seater bus, traveling at...
A tragic road accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway at New Garage claimed one life and left nine others injured, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The incident, which occurred around 6:55 a.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2025, involved a collision between a white Iveco truck (registration MEK...
A devastating accident on the Benin–Sagamu Road in Edo State claimed four lives and left eight others injured on Tuesday, according to authorities. Edo Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Cyril Mathew, disclosed this to journalists in Benin on Tuesday. He said “The incident occurred at...
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic passing of Miss Ruth Otabor, a victim of a fatal crash involving a Dangote truck and a commercial motorcycle on August 11, 2025, near the Sports Complex of Auchi Polytechnic along Auchi Road, Edo State. Despite medical...
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Benue State revealed that 411 Nigerians perished in 2024 while attempting to collect fuel from overturned tankers. This alarming statistic was shared by Sector Commander Steve Ayodele during a town hall meeting in Makurdi on Tuesday, aimed at addressing crash prevention with trailer...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has issued a stern warning to the public about fraudulent recruitment schemes perpetrated by scammers, some posing as FRSC officials. In a statement released on Monday in Abuja, Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) Olusegun Ogungbemide, the Corps Public Education Officer, voiced...
A devastating crash on the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos left five people dead and five others injured in two separate road accidents, according to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). The crashes, attributed to reckless speeding, have reignited calls for stricter adherence to traffic regulations. The first incident...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced that the Corps has commenced a nationwide promotion exercise involving over 2,000 personnel. FRSC Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, made the announcement in a statement, describing the initiative as one of the most far-reaching staff promotion exercises...
A devastating accident occurred on Friday night when a tipper truck, reportedly suffering from brake failure, crashed into bystanders along Chisco Park Junction in Amichi, Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State, leaving many feared dead. The incident was confirmed on Saturday by Mrs. Margaret Onabe, spokesperson for...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has refuted allegations that its personnel solicited a bribe from Mr. Shebb Ugochukwu, labeling the claims as false and malicious. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by Corps Public Education Officer Olusegun Ogungbemide, the FRSC condemned a publication...
By OLA MODUPE, Abeokuta – A devastating road crash on the Ome Bridge inbound Awa, Ijebu Ode, Obada Expressway, in Ogun State, has claimed the lives of 10 people, while three others sustained injuries. The accident involved a Mitsubishi bus with registration number EJ829 LSR. According to the Ogun...
By OLA MODUPE, Ibadan – A devastating multiple-vehicle crash has claimed the lives of five people on the Ibadan-Lagos expressway. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Oyo Sector Command confirmed the incident, which occurred at Soka area on Tuesday. According to FRSC spokesperson, Mayowa Odewo, the victims included a...
The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ekiti, Mr. Sanya Adeoye, has warned motorists to avoid excessive speeding and drunk driving to reduce accidents during and after the Sallah celebrations. “Only the living celebrate, so motorists should always check their tyres and ensure that their...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has directed its commanding officers to step up nationwide enforcement against overloading by vehicles and ensure public safety. The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Olusegun Ogungbemide made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja....
Corps Marshal of The Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC), Mr Shehu Muhammed, has said no fewer than 1, 539 persons lost their in road crashes on the Jos-Lafia-Makurdi corridor between January and March 2025. The Corps Marshal stated this during a courtesy visit to Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Monday confirmed that no fewer that 19 persons died and eight others injured in an auto crash which occurred on Sunday along Lokoja-Obajana road. The state Sector Commander of the corps, Mr Kumar Tsukwam, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic road accident that claimed the lives of 19 persons, including five children, and left eight others injured along the Lokoja-Obajana road in Lokoja Local Government Area of the state in the early...