The Corps Marshal, Mr Dauda Biu, has hailed road marshals nationwide for their doggedness and sacrifices in checkmating routes violations thereby reducing road traffic accidents by 42 per cent.
He said at a press briefing on Wednesday in Abuja that their intervention had greatly brought down the number of traffic crashes especially during the Eid-El-Fitr celebration.
Ali-Biu said no fewer than 213 victims of Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) were rescued during the festivities, with 42 per cent reduction in RTCs, and 52 per cent reduction in number of people killed.
He added that there was 32.6 per cent decrease in the number of people injured within the period from April 8 to April 13.
“In 2023, 379 victims were rescued without injuries, the figure reduced to 213 in 2024 representing 43.8 per cent reduction.
“Also, in 2023, the Corps recorded 127 road traffic crashes, this number was reduced in 2024 to 73 representing 42.5 per…
Source: Guardian Newspaper
