Twelve killed in Osun auto crashes: FRSC
The Osun command of the Federal Road Safety Corps says no fewer than 12 people lost their lives in automobile crashes in March.
This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, Agnes Ogungbemi, on Thursday.
Mrs Ogungbemi said 33 auto crashes in the state resulted in the death of 12 people due to non-compliance with traffic regulations.
“The number of accidents recorded in March was 33, with 12 deaths due to disobedience to traffic laws,’’ revealed the FRSC official.
The FRSC spokeswoman added that the command was able to rescue 262 victims from various accidents scenes while 464 traffic offenders were apprehended within the month under review.
She noted that officers of the command would not relent in ensuring the safety of lives and property in the state.
“Any traffic violator will be made to face the punishment as stipulated according to the law of the federation,” she said.
Mrs Ogungbemi further said the FRSC was able to give out 552 driver licences to road users, while 2,861 licences are yet to be collected.
(NAN)
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