According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Taraba State recorded 72 road traffic deaths and 374 injuries in 115 crashes from January to October 2026. FRSC Sector Commander Anna Attah announced these statistics during a press briefing in Jalingo, which coincided with the 2026 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
Attah highlighted that excessive speeding and dangerous driving were identified as key contributors to these accidents. She further noted that Nigeria, in total, saw 7,156 road crashes, resulting in 3,445 deaths and 22,292 injuries between January and September 2026.
In light of these concerning figures, Sule Agyo, Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Taraba, expressed the union’s commitment to support the FRSC’s road safety campaigns during the Ember Months to enhance public awareness of road safety issues.
