The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Osun Sector Command, has called for stronger collaboration with traditional rulers and community leaders to tackle road traffic crashes and improve safety across the state.
The Sector Commander, Mr Sunday Adebayo, made the call on Monday when he visited the Olufi of Gbonganland, Oba Adetoyese Oyeniyi, in Gbongan.
Adebayo, who was accompanied by the Gbongan Unit Commander, Dr Jude Odinfono, said traditional institutions could play a crucial role in shaping public behaviour and encouraging compliance with road safety regulations.
He disclosed that 220 road traffic crashes involving 300 vehicles were recorded across Osun in the previous year, resulting in 60 deaths and leaving several other people injured.
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According to him, dangerous driving, excessive speed, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, distracted driving, route violations and overloading were among the major factors responsible for the crashes.
“We are appealing to traditional chiefs and members of
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