Seven dead, 100 injured in 41 crashes during Sallah in Ogun: FRSC

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says seven persons died and 100 others were injured in 41 road crashes during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration in Ogun state.
The Sector Commander in Ogun, Ahmed Umar, said in Ota that personnel of the corps rescued 195 accident victims unhurt within the period.
Mr Umar said the rescue effort was made possible by FRSC’s special patrol conducted from July 6 to July 13, adding that 71 vehicles were involved in the crashes.
“Most of the crashes were caused due to violation of traffic rules and regulations.
“Motorists need to always obey traffic rules and regulations to prevent avoidable crashes on the highway,” he said.
The sector commander said that the corps would continue to sensitise motorists through various public enlightenment programmes on safe driving.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette

Lagos
JUST IN: Kemi Nelson, APC women leader and ex-NSITF executive director, is dead
Family members said Ms Nelson had been unwell for a while, treating undisclosed ailments at different hospitals.

Politics
Tinubu group congratulates Adeleke, calls for unity
“The Osun guber poll is an eye-opener, and the APC should identify areas of weaknesses and make an effort to forge a formidable political force.”

States
OsunDecides: Ede agog as Adeleke dedicates victory to late brother
The jubilant crowd on motorcycles and open roof vehicles moved around the town singing in celebration.

States
I’m still studying results of Osun election: Gov. Oyetola
Mr Oyetola called on his supporters to remain calm, and the people of the state to go about their businesses without let or hindrance.

States
Osun Guber: Delta PDP felicitates Adeleke on ‘hard-fought’ victory
The party’s felicitation, conveyed in a statement, described the victory as a well-deserved triumph.

NationWide
Adeleke’s victory evidence of my commitment to legacy of credible elections: Buhari
Ademola Adeleke was elected governor on Saturday in Osun.