The Federal Road Safety Corps has stated that it recorded a remarkable reduction in road crashes during the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir, attributing the feat to “proactive traffic management strategies, intensive public enlightenment campaigns, robust enforcement activities, and enhanced emergency response mechanisms deployed before, during, and after the festive period”
This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by FRSC Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri.
According to the statement, FRSC operational report for the period under review shows that road crashes declined by 25.65 percent, dropping from 191 crashes in 2025, to 142 in 2026, as a result of the special patrol operations conducted nation wide.
The report further declared 22 percent reduction in the number of people involved in crashes, which fell from 1,364 persons in 2025 to 1,064 in 2026.
The report added that the Corps recorded 25.35 percent decrease in injuries, with the number of injured persons reducing from 576 to 430 within the same period. These impressive gains represent hundreds of lives protected and families spared the devastating consequences of road traffic crashes.
“The outstanding performance is a direct reflection of the strategic deployment of personnel and operational assets across critical corridors nationwide.”
The statement said “Through round the clock patrols, intelligence driven surveillance, motorised chain patrol operations, prompt rescue interventions, traffic calming measures, stakeholder collaborations, and sustained public education campaigns, the Corps succeeded in creating safer travel conditions for millions of Nigerians who journeyed across the country before, during and after Sallah celebrations.”
Speaking on the outcome, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, commended the dedication, professionalism, and resilience displayed by personnel, Special Marshals, and collaborating agencies throughout the operation.
He noted that the results demonstrate that sustained enforcement, strategic planning, and collective commitment to road safety can substantially reduce the burden of crashes on Nigerian roads.
He further expressed appreciation to motorists and other road users who adhered to traffic regulations and embraced the Corps’ safety advisories throughout the festive season.
While celebrating the significant reductions achieved, the Corps Marshal reassured the public of FRSC’s commitment to continually strengthening its interventions, deepening stakeholder engagement, and enhancing operational efficiency to achieve even greater reductions in crashes, injuries, and fatalities. He called on all road users to sustain the culture of safety beyond festive periods, stressing that road safety remains a shared responsibility requiring the cooperation of every Nigerian.
