Report: FRSC Records Significant Drop in Road Crashes During 2026 Eid-el-Kabir

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced a notable decrease in road traffic crashes during the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. According to the Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, there was a 27 percent drop in road crashes and a 22 percent decrease in crash victims compared to the previous year's statistics. Ohaeri attributed this outcome to the corps' proactive traffic management strategies, public enlightenment campaigns, robust enforcement activities, and enhanced emergency response mechanisms. The operational report revealed that the number of road traffic crashes decreased from 191 in 2025 to 142 in 2026, while the number of people involved in crashes reduced from 1,364 to 1,064. Additionally, the corps achieved a 25.4 percent decrease in injuries, with the number of injured persons reducing from 576 to 430. The CPEO credited the outstanding performance to the strategic deployment of personnel and operational assets across critical corridors nationwide, including round-the-clock patrols, intelligence-driven surveillance, and sustained public education campaigns. The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, commended the dedication and professionalism displayed by personnel and collaborating agencies throughout the operation. Mohammed noted that the results demonstrated that sustained enforcement, strategic planning, and collective commitment to road safety could substantially reduce the burden of crashes on Nigerian roads. He expressed appreciation to motorists and other road users who adhered to traffic regulations and embraced the corps' safety advisories during the festive season. The Corps Marshal reassured the public of the FRSC's commitment to strengthening its interventions, deepening stakeholder engagement, and enhancing operational efficiency to achieve greater reductions in crashes, injuries, and fatalities. He urged road users to sustain the culture of safety beyond festive periods, emphasizing that road safety remains a shared responsibility requiring the cooperation of every Nigerian.