The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, in Osun State says it arrested 4,971 traffic offenders across the state in 2023.
The Sector Commander, Mr Henry Benamasia, revealed this in an interview with newsmen on Tuesday in Osogbo.
He added that personnel from the Command rescued 976 accident victims across the state during the period.
According to him, during the year, the Command recorded 295 accidents of diverse degrees which claimed no fewer than 211 lives.
He expressed concerns at the number of deaths recorded due to accidents during the year.
”It is worrisome that we recorded 211 deaths in 2023, we are committed to doing our best to ensure that our roads are safer,” he said.
Benamasia urged motorists to obey traffic rules and avoid over-speeding in the interest of their lives and that of other road users.
He described road safety as a shared responsibility among stakeholders, saying,” we must work together to make our roads safer.
