The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ogun Sector Command, says it recorded 80 road crash fatalities and arrested no fewer than 11,717 offenders between January to March 2026.
The Sector Commander, Corps Commander Akinwunmi Fasakin, disclosed this on Friday.
Fasakin explained that fatalities when compared to the first quarter of 2025, dropped from 98 to 80 in 2026, while injuries decreased from 488 to 366
He added that the number of persons involved in crashes fell from 1,582 to 1,172, stressing that the figures indicate heightened enforcement in the state.
He however, lamented the surge in offenses and other traffic violations, disclosing that a total number of 9,661 offenders were arrested in the first three months.
“Statistics showed a surge in detected offenses, rising from 7,647 in 2025 to 11,717 in 2026, with the number of apprehended offenders increasing from 6,822 to 9,661,” he said.
The commander harped on the need for continuous public education at all levels to further instill a culture of safety in residents.
He disclosed several landmark achievements under his leadership, including the construction of a standard quarter guard and asphalting of the command’s premises.
Fasakin also called for more funding and capacity-building initiatives.
