Not fewer than 50 commuters have been killed in road crashes within the last three months in Bauchi, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has stated.
The Sector Commander of FRSC in the state, Mr Apaji Boyi, who made this known while speaking to reporters on Wednesday, noted that the accidents which occurred in the months of October, November and December 2025, left 468 people injured and 193 others unscathed.
Boyi explained that the deaths and injuries emanated from 76 reported cases of auto crashes that took place within the period under review.
He said, “In October 2025, we had a total of 10 road traffic crashes which involved 77 people, and 58 were seriously injured, while 8 people lost their lives to the crash. In November, we had 25 auto crashes which involved 201 people, and 14 people died, while 144 others were injured.”
Mr Boyi added that “28 people lost their lives, while 266 others were seriously injured in 41 road traffic crashes that involved 433 people in December 2025.”
According to him, some of the major causes of the crashes were speeding, wrongful overtaking, driver fatigue, overloading of persons, conveyance of persons in haulage vehicles and travelling with fuel in plastic containers.
The Sector Commander, who emphasised that drivers’ behaviour was a fundamental element in determining safety on highways, said some road traffic infringements by drivers also contributed to the road crashes, including speed limit violations.
He insisted that the infringements included failure to adhere to road traffic rules and regulations, speed limit violations, intake of drugs, and seat belt violations, as well as using phones while driving, amongst others.
Mr Boyi acknowledged that the federal government’s support had been responsible for the modest achievement of the FRSC over the years and appreciated the government for its advisory oversight.
The sector commander further urged motorists to be cautious and adhere strictly to traffic rules and regulations, and avoid overloading, speeding, wrongful overtaking and also the use of cell phones while driving.
He also advised that drivers must ensure their vehicles are in good condition before embarking on journeys.
The sector commander warned that the FRSC in Bauchi state would not relent in sensitising motorists about the traffic rules, signs and regulations in order to ensure safety.
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