Road Crashes Claim 98, Injure 1,345 In Gombe In 9 Months

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has disclosed that 98 people were killed and 1,345 others injured in 1,614 road traffic crashes recorded in Gombe State between January and September 2026.
The FRSC Sector Commander in Gombe State, Commander Samson Kaura, disclosed the figures on Tuesday while addressing members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Gombe State Council, during activities marking the 2026 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
Kaura identified excessive speeding and reckless driving as major contributors to road crashes, warning that the continued disregard for traffic regulations was putting the lives of motorists and other road users at risk.
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