From Isaac Ojo, Awka
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra State at the weekend revealed that 40 persons lost their lives in 112 road crashes in the state.
The State’s Sector Commander, Mr. Adeoye Irelewuyi, who disclosed this in Awka at the end of year 2023 Award program for RS5, said the state recorded a reduction of 22.22% in road crashes in 2023, compared to 2022, adding that while 70 persons died in 2022, 40 died in 2023.
He said, “the Command recorded a total of 144 RTC in 2022 while having only 112 RTC occurrence recorded in 2023.
“We equally recorded positive development on all RTC parameters which include number injured, number involved, offenders and offences, drivers license production as well as number plates production.
“All these would have been impossible without the commitment, sacrifice and hardwork of officers and men who have determined to brave the odds and work for the safety of humanity on our roads,
“It would also have been impossible without the collaboration and support of other security agencies, stakeholders and well-meaning Nigerians who have joined hands with us in one way or the other to try and make our roads safer.”
According to the FRSC boss, the occasion was targeted at appreciating stakeholders that contributed to the success stories, as well as reward outstanding officers and men for their performance and commitment in the course of the year.
“Anambra state Command also deems it fit to reward some officers and men who have been outstanding in their performance and commitment in the course of the year 2023.
“We are also recognizing and appreciating critical stakeholders, agencies and partners who have joined hands with us especially in the year 2023 to ensure a successful operations,” he said
