Road Crashes Claim 98, Injure 1,345 In Gombe In 9 Months

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has disclosed that 98 people were killed and 1,345 others injured in 1,614 road traffic crashes recorded in Gombe State between January and September 2026.

The FRSC Sector Commander in Gombe State, Commander Samson Kaura, disclosed the figures on Tuesday while addressing members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Gombe State Council, during activities marking the 2026 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.

Kaura identified excessive speeding and reckless driving as major contributors to road crashes, warning that the continued disregard for traffic regulations was putting the lives of motorists and other road users at risk.

He said the command recorded 1,614 road traffic incidents in 2025, which resulted in 92 deaths and 926 injuries.

Kaura urged motorists to exercise greater caution, obey traffic regulations and adopt responsible driving habits to reduce road crashes and prevent avoidable deaths.

He stressed the need for collective responsibility in making roads safer for all users.

He explained that the annual World Day of Remembrance provides an opportunity to honour those who have lost their lives or sustained serious injuries in road crashes, while drawing attention to the need for stronger legal responses to traffic offences resulting in deaths and injuries.

He added that the commemoration also seeks to promote better support for crash victims and their families, as well as evidence-based interventions to prevent and ultimately eliminate road traffic deaths and injuries.

Kaura expressed concern that the fatalities recorded in the first nine months of 2026 had surpassed the figure for the whole of 2025.

The Vice Chairman of the Gombe State NUJ Council, Emmanuel Akila, in his response, pledged the union’s continued cooperation with the FRSC in promoting road safety and development.

He urged the FRSC to strengthen collaboration with the union to identify and curb the activities of fake journalists in the state.