The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced a significant reduction in road traffic crashes during the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, recording a 27 percent drop compared to the 2025 figures. Additionally, the number of crash victims decreased by 22 percent.
Operational Achievements Highlighted
Osondu Ohaeri, the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), disclosed this in a statement released on Saturday in Abuja. He described the outcome as one of the corps' most remarkable operational achievements in recent years, attributing it to proactive traffic management strategies, intensive public enlightenment campaigns, robust enforcement activities, and enhanced emergency response mechanisms.
Detailed Statistics
According to the operational report, road traffic crashes during the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir Special Patrol Operations declined drastically from 191 in 2025 to 142 in 2026. The number of people involved in crashes also fell from 1,364 to 1,064. Furthermore, injuries decreased by 25.4 percent, with injured persons reducing from 576 to 430.
“These impressive gains represent hundreds of lives protected and families spared the devastating consequences of road traffic crashes,” Ohaeri stated.
Strategic Deployment and Protocols
The FRSC official credited the outstanding performance to the strategic deployment of personnel and operational assets across critical corridors nationwide. This was achieved 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 employed these protocols and succeeded in creating safer travel conditions for millions of Nigerians, who journeyed across the country before, during and after Sallah celebrations,” he added.
Commendation from Corps Marshal
Ohaeri quoted the FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, as commending the dedication, professionalism, and resilience displayed by personnel, special marshals, and collaborating agencies throughout the operation. Mohammed noted that the results demonstrated that sustained enforcement, strategic planning, and collective commitment to road safety could 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.
Future Commitments
Mohammed reassured the public of the FRSC's commitment to strengthening its interventions, deepening stakeholder engagement, and enhancing operational efficiency to achieve greater reductions in crashes, injuries, and fatalities. He urged 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.
