Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) said yesterday that up to 215 people were killed in accidents on the Lagos-Ogun road corridor between January and June. The Zonal Commanding Officer in-charge of Ogun and Lagos State commands, Mr. John Meheux, made the announcement in Lagos. Meheux spoke at a sensitisation rally at the Ojota Park in Lagos. According to him, the total number of road crashes recorded within the period stands at 434 with 117 involving loss of lives. Meheux said that 237 of the accidents were classified as serious with 1,363 people sustaining injuries. He said: “The total number of people involved in the accidents was 3,696.”
The FRSC chief said that the development compelled the commission to embark on rigorous sensitisations and enlightenment of commercial bus drivers to caution them on the dangers of drinking alcohol and reckless driving. Meheux, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), described the rainy season as a special period characterised by flooding, slippery road surfaces, poor visibility and fallen trees that could result to crashes.
He advised commercial bus drivers to always go for medical check-ups before embarking on long trips. The Lagos State FRSC Sector Commander, Mr. Hyginus Omeje, who gave lecture on the topic: “Hazardous Conditions (Rain and Drugged Driving) a Threat to Safety on our Roads,” warned on the dangers of using hard drugs while driving. Omeje said that drivers must always endeavour to check their wipers, lights, water and tyres before leaving the house at any point in time.

Culled From NAN