Ondo FRSC records 259 road crashes, 130 deaths in nine months
By Boye Oyeyemi –
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ondo State Command, has disclosed that no fewer than 259 road traffic crashes occurred across the state between January and September 2025.
The State Sector Commander, Dr Samuel Ibitoye, made this known in Akure on Monday during the 2025 Ember Months’ press conference themed “Responsibility For Your Safety: Stop Distracted Driving.”
Ibitoye said the campaign was designed to remind motorists of the need to drive responsibly, obey traffic rules, and avoid dangerous driving habits that often increase during the ember months.
He explained that the period usually witnesses high vehicular movement and congestion, which often leads to impatience and risky driving behaviour among motorists.
“In Ondo State, it is lamentable that the command recorded 259 RTC from January to September 2025, out of which 130 people were killed. In other words, 71 crashes were fatal, 173 were serious and 15 minor ones occurred in the state within the period,” he said.
The FRSC boss stressed that the disturbing figures necessitated the need for renewed commitment from road users, adding that the command would intensify collaboration with other agencies to reduce road crashes through aggressive sensitisation and enforcement.
He added that mobile court sittings would be conducted to promptly sanction erring drivers, while medical outreaches would be held at motor parks to check drivers’ health status.
“With this Ember Months campaign, FRSC in Ondo State is positioned for 24-hour rescue operations to give emergency services to crash victims anytime of the day. Also, enforcement of road traffic rules and regulations to create deterrence, especially on the use of phones while driving, among others,” he said.
