Metro Lagos Records 87 Road Accidents From January to March

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No fewer than 31 persons died in 87 road accidents in Lagos State from January to March, the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr. Chidi Nkwonta, on Thursday told newsmen in Lagos.

He added that 160 people were also injured in the various accidents during the period.

According to him, the command had a total number of 78 casualties in 32 crashes in January alone, 15 deaths and 63 people injured.

Nkwonta added that in February, 56 casualties were recorded in 24 crashes with 10 people killed and 46 injured.

`"In March, we recorded 57 casualties in 31 crashes where six persons lost their lives and 51 injured.’’

He listed the highways on which his men operated as Lagos-Ibadan, Lagos-Abeokuta, Lekki-Epe and Badagry Expressways.

He also stressed the need for continuous public enlightenment and rallies at motor parks rallies on road safety campaigns.
 

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