Road crashes drop 27% during 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration — FRSC

Nigeria experienced a significant reduction in road traffic crashes during the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, with a 27% decrease compared to the previous year. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) reported that the number of victims also fell by 22%, marking a notable achievement in road safety operations.

According to Osondu Ohaeri, the Corp Public Education Officer, the number of crashes dropped from 191 in 2025 to 142 in 2026. Similarly, the number of individuals involved in these crashes decreased from 1,364 to 1,064. The FRSC also recorded a 25.4% reduction in injuries, with 430 people injured in 2026 compared to 576 in 2025.

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These impressive gains represent hundreds of lives protected and families spared the devastating consequences of road traffic crashes.

Ohaeri attributed these positive outcomes to the corps' comprehensive approach, which includes proactive traffic management, intensive public enlightenment campaigns, robust enforcement, and enhanced emergency response mechanisms. The strategic deployment of personnel and operational assets across critical national corridors, coupled with round-the-clock patrols and sustained public education, created safer travel conditions for millions of Nigerians during the festive period.

FRSC Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed commended the dedication and professionalism of FRSC personnel, Special Marshals, and collaborating agencies. He highlighted that the results demonstrate the effectiveness of sustained enforcement, strategic planning, and a collective commitment to road safety. Mohammed also thanked motorists for adhering to traffic regulations and reassured the public of the FRSC's ongoing commitment to improving interventions and operational efficiency to further reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities.

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The results demonstrated that sustained enforcement, strategic planning, and collective commitment to road safety could substantially reduce the burden of crashes on Nigerian roads.