The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has mourned the death of 32 persons in three separate road crashes in Kogi, Ogun and Kwara states, blaming the tragedies on speeding, tyre burst, dangerous driving, driver fatigue and the illegal practice of conveying passengers with goods.
The Corps also condoled with the families of the victims and wished those injured a speedy recovery.
The Corps also condoled with the families of the victims and wished those injured a speedy recovery.
In a statement on Monday, the Deputy Corps Commander and Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, said the first crash occurred at about 12:30 p.m. on Sunday along the Okene–Lokoja Road near Confluence University, Osara, Kogi State.
The accident involved a MAN truck and a Toyota Sienna commercial bus, leaving seven persons dead—six men and one woman—while three male victims sustained injuries and were taken to Abobo General Hospital.
According to the FRSC, preliminary investigation showed that a tyre burst caused the fatal collision.
Barely hours later, another deadly crash occurred at about 8:05 p.m. at Sapade Bridge on the Ibadan-Lagos Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash involved a SINOTRUK truck and a Toyota Hiace bus, with 18 people involved.
The Corps said 10 persons, comprising nine men and one male child, lost their lives, while six others suffered injuries and were rushed to Victory Hospital, Ogere. Two occupants escaped unhurt.
The FRSC attributed the Ogun crash to speeding, wrongful overtaking and dangerous driving, alleging that the truck created a hazardous situation on the highway.
Tragedy struck again in the early hours of Monday at Oko-Olowo along the Ogbomosho–Oloru Road in Kwara State when a DAF trailer conveying passengers and goods crashed.
The lone accident involved 48 male adults, leaving 15 dead, 17 injured, while 16 others escaped unhurt.
Investigators identified driver fatigue as the immediate cause of the crash but noted that the high death toll was worsened by the illegal practice of mixed loading, where passengers travelled alongside goods.
Reacting to the incidents, FRSC Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed described the crashes as heartbreaking and avoidable.
He lamented that persistent traffic offences such as speeding, dangerous overtaking, poor tyre maintenance, driver fatigue and mixed loading continue to claim innocent lives despite repeated safety campaigns.
The Corps Marshal urged motorists, transport companies and commercial drivers to ensure only roadworthy vehicles are put on the highways, regularly inspect tyres, obey speed limits, avoid fatigue by taking adequate rest before journeys and never transport passengers with goods.
He warned that the Corps would intensify enforcement against traffic offenders whose actions endanger the lives of road users.
Mohammed also assured Nigerians of the FRSC’s continued commitment to safer roads through aggressive enforcement, public enlightenment campaigns and prompt rescue operations, stressing that road safety remains a collective responsibility.
