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See the Number of People Killed in Ogun State Road Accidents in 10 Months – TRACE

Published by Tope Fakinlede on November 28th, 2024.

See the Number of People Killed in Ogun State Road Accidents in 10 Months – TRACE

At least 140 people lost their lives in various road accidents across Ogun State from January to October 2024, according to the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE).

The alarming statistic was shared by the Commandant General of TRACE, Seni Ogunyemi, during a training session for senior officers in Abeokuta, the state capital, on Wednesday. Ogunyemi revealed that the fatalities included 110 adults and 30 children, with the majority of the crashes attributed to human error.

Ogunyemi provided a comparison of road traffic data for 2024 and 2023, showing a total of 334 accidents reported in 2024, in which 508 adults and 30 children were injured. Tragically, 110 adults and 30 children lost their lives. This is in contrast to 2023, when 524 accidents were recorded, resulting in 718 adult injuries, 53 child injuries, and 150 fatalities (132 adults and 18 children).

He highlighted that human error was responsible for almost 90% of the accidents during the period under review, but noted a decline in both the number of crashes and fatalities when comparing the two years.

Ogunyemi said, “When comparing this year’s data with last year’s, we have seen a 36.26% reduction in the number of road accidents. Injuries to adults have decreased by 29.25%, while injuries to children have dropped by 43.2%. Adult fatalities also decreased by 33.33%.”

The TRACE official credited the decrease in road accidents to the agency’s continuous advocacy, rescue operations, and enforcement activities, noting that the total reduction in road crashes from January to October 2024 was 36.26%, with a 30.22% decrease in fatalities.

In response to the statistics, Ogun State’s Deputy Governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, urged TRACE officers to embrace digital technologies in managing traffic and improving road safety.

Salako-Oyedele emphasized the need for real-time reporting and better data collection systems, suggesting that digital platforms could simplify traffic management and make enforcement more efficient. “We need to modernize our traffic management system,” she said. “By collaborating with tech companies, we can explore innovative solutions like mobile apps for real-time traffic incident reporting, making our system more data-driven and responsive to public needs.”

She encouraged TRACE to lead the way in adopting technology to enhance traffic safety and overall management in Ogun State.