Monday, December 15, 2025 - Lagos Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has reported that at least 91 people lost their lives in road crashes across the state between January and November 2025.
FRSC Lagos Sector Commander, Kehinde Hamzat, disclosed the
figures on Friday during a press briefing at the Sector Command headquarters in
Ojodu-Berger.
The briefing coincided with the annual Don’t Drink and Drive
Campaign, held in collaboration with the Beer Sectoral Group, BSG, of the
Manufacturers Association of Nigeria.
According to Hamzat, October recorded the highest number of
fatalities, with 14 deaths, followed by January with 13, while February had the
lowest with five fatalities.
He noted that the figures reflected a slight increase
compared to the same period in 2024.
The Sector Commander attributed road crashes to three main
factors: human error, mechanical failure, and environmental conditions, adding
that human factors are often the primary cause.
Speaking on high-risk areas along the Lagos-Ibadan
Expressway, Hamzat highlighted Otedola and Kara Bridges as particularly prone
to accidents.
He noted that drivers’ inability to navigate the engineering
complexities of Otedola Bridge and indiscriminate roadside parking at Kara
Bridge were responsible for a significant number of crashes.
“There are three factors that cause road traffic crashes:
human, mechanical, and environmental. While mechanical and environmental issues
can be managed, human error remains the main contributor.
“Drivers should exercise caution in known high-risk areas.
For instance, having a mechanic repair your brakes safely involves human
oversight of mechanical factors. The challenges at Otedola Bridge are not due
to road width but drivers failing to manage mechanical factors responsibly,”
Hamzat said.
He added that FRSC had advised relevant authorities on
addressing engineering challenges at Otedola Bridge and urged collaboration
between Lagos and Ogun State governments to regulate roadside parking at Kara
Bridge.
On the ongoing Don’t Drink and Drive Campaign, Hamzat
emphasised the need for continued public sensitisation on the dangers of drunk
driving.
He also urged passengers to report unsafe driving behaviour,
noting that statistics show more passengers die in crashes than drivers.
In her remarks, BSG Executive Director Abiola Laseinde
stated that while the group produces alcoholic beverages, it is committed to
promoting responsible drinking.
“Our products are meant to foster enjoyable moments, but
consumers must remain aware of their limits. We aim to promote responsible
drinking, and this campaign reinforces that message,” she said.
Laseinde added that the campaign, now in its sixth year,
would include rallies at motor parks and garages across Lagos, engaging drivers
in local languages on the dangers of drunk driving and the importance of road
safety.
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