Friday, January 16, 2026 -At least 50 people died in road crashes across Bauchi State in the last quarter of 2025, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has revealed.
The Sector Commander, Apaji Boyi, who spoke with journalists
in Bauchi on Wednesday, said a total of 76 crashes were recorded between
October and December 2025, leaving 468 people injured, while 193 passengers
escaped without injury.
Giving a monthly breakdown, Boyi explained that: “October
2025 recorded 10 crashes involving 77 people, resulting in eight deaths and 58
injuries; November 2025 recorded 25 crashes involving 201 persons, with 14
fatalities and 144 injuries; December 2025 was the worst month, with 41 crashes
involving 433 occupants, leading to 28 deaths and 266 injuries.”
According to him, many of the incidents were linked to
excessive speeding, wrongful overtaking, driver fatigue, overloading, and the
unsafe practice of conveying passengers in trucks transporting goods.
He added that some motorists still travel with fuel stored
in plastic containers, further endangering passengers.
Boyi stressed that driver behaviour remains a major
determinant of safety on Nigeria’s highways, noting that several violations,
including speeding, disregard for traffic rules, drug use, failure to use seat
belts, and making calls while driving, continue to contribute to preventable
crashes.
He commended the Federal Government for supporting the Corps
and urged motorists to maintain their vehicles, exercise patience on the road,
and obey traffic regulations.
The sector commander assured that the FRSC in Bauchi State
would continue to intensify public enlightenment campaigns to improve road
safety across the state.
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