The Akwa Ibom Sector Commander of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Matthew Olonisaye, has disclosed that 11 people have been killed, while 56 injured in the state between January and August 2023.
He made the disclosure during the 2023 Special Marshal Sectoral Workshop in Uyo, with the theme, ‘Volunteerism in Road Safety Management.’

Olonisaye noted that the 67 casualties recorded this year against 166 casualties recorded within the same period last year, show continuous reduction of road crashes in the state.

The Sector Commander commended the special marshals in the state for their support in the reduction of road crashes.

He said: “It is key to inform you that from January 2023 till date, there has been a notable reduction in road crashes, fatalities and injuries recorded in the state as compared to the same period in 2022.

“It will not be out of place not to recognise the efforts of the special marshals in Akwa Ibom, who have supported the achievement recorded in the reduction of road crashes in the state.

“I request all attendees to, in a timely fashion, contribute and offer suggestions on how to improve on this feat in Akwa Ibom and, indeed, Nigeria to the benefit of all road users.”