The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Delta State Sector Command, has urged passengers to speak up against reckless driving as part of efforts to reduce road traffic accidents in the state.
The Sector Commander, Mrs Joyce Alexander, made the call on Thursday while briefing journalists on the outcome of the command’s Operation Zero Tolerance special patrol.
Alexander disclosed that 10 people lost their lives in road accidents during the operation, which ran from Dec. 15, 2025, to Jan. 15, 2026. She noted that the figure represents a 30 per cent reduction compared to 55 deaths recorded during the same period between Dec. 15, 2024, and Jan. 15, 2025.
According to her, the command recorded 17 road traffic crashes during the latest patrol, marking a 23 per cent reduction from the previous period. Fatal crashes dropped to six, representing a 17 per cent decrease, while the number of injured persons reduced to 33.
She said enforcement activities were intensified during the operation, leading to about 1,230 arrests for various traffic offences. Offenders were tried through mobile court sittings, with four convicted and committed to the Ogwashi-Uku correctional facility for varying degrees of reckless driving.
“These actions sent a strong message that traffic laws must be obeyed and that impunity on our roads will not be tolerated,” she said.
Alexander revealed that in 2025, the command recorded 143 road accidents, a 6.71 per cent increase compared to 2024, while 449 people sustained injuries, representing a 32.4 per cent increase.
She explained that despite increased traffic volume, economic activities and road usage in the state, maintaining the same fatality level showed the impact of sustained enforcement, rescue response and public enlightenment efforts.
The sector commander said the command had developed additional strategies to improve driver behaviour, including expanded public enlightenment, deeper stakeholder collaboration, and enhanced enforcement and rescue capabilities.
She praised the command’s personnel and special marshals for their dedication and professionalism, and urged road users to obey traffic rules, avoid speeding and dangerous driving, ensure vehicle roadworthiness, and exercise patience on busy roads.
Alexander advised passengers to challenge reckless driving and urged pedestrians to use designated crossings and remain alert, stressing that road safety is a shared responsibility.
“While challenges remain, the successes recorded during Operation Zero Tolerance show that with sustained commitment and cooperation, safer roads in Delta State are achievable,” she said.