Speeding, overloading and the damaging follow of conveying passengers alongside items and animals have been recognized as main elements contributing to highway visitors crashes in Kaduna State.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sector Commander in Kaduna State, Corps Commander Andrew Longkam, stated rushing remained the main reason for highway visitors crashes within the state, warning motorists in opposition to violating visitors laws, notably through the ember months.
Longkam disclosed this to LEADERSHIP after an consciousness marketing campaign organised by the Kaduna State Sector Command as a part of actions lined up for the 2026 ember months.
He stated the marketing campaign, which featured a strolling rally from the command headquarters to the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and Barau Dikko Specialist Teaching Hospital earlier than returning to the workplace, was aimed toward sensitising highway customers to the risks of reckless driving.
According to him, the ember months, which run from September to December, normally witness elevated visitors quantity, with a corresponding rise in highway visitors crashes, accidents and fatalities.
The FRSC boss stated the 2026 ember months marketing campaign was themed: “Overloading and Mixed Loading: A Dangerous Trend to Avoid,” including that the initiative was designed to advertise accountable highway use and cut back crashes.
He defined that overloading occurred when drivers carried passengers past the authorised capability of their automobiles, a follow that would compromise car stability and make it tough for drivers to keep up management throughout emergencies.
“Some drivers carry 5, six and even as much as 9 passengers in automobiles meant to convey 4 individuals.
“In the event of a crash, you will discover that the casualties will be very high,” Longkam stated.
He added that some business drivers additionally engaged within the harmful follow of carrying a number of passengers within the entrance seat, thereby rising the danger of shedding management of their automobiles.
On blended loading, the sector commander described the follow of transporting passengers alongside items and animals as hazardous, noting that such objects might trigger further accidents or fatalities throughout crashes.
He urged business drivers to desist from conveying extra passengers, items and animals collectively, stressing that highway customers should prioritise security over monetary positive factors.
Longkam, nevertheless, recognized rushing because the main reason for highway visitors crashes in Kaduna State, attributing the follow partly to business drivers’ need to make extra journeys and enhance their earnings.
He stated drivers typically exceeded prescribed velocity limits in a bid to move passengers, return and choose up extra commuters, thereby exposing themselves and different highway customers to avoidable risks.
He, subsequently, referred to as on motorists to obey velocity limits, adhere to visitors guidelines and laws, and undertake accountable driving habits, to make roads in Kaduna State safer.
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