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<\/a><\/p>\nKatsina<\/p>\n
27 December 2011<\/p>\n
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No fewer than 143 people have died and 424 others injured in motor accidents in Katsina State since January, according to the Sector Command of Federal Roads Safety Commission, FRSC.<\/p>\n
The Sector Commander of FRSC, Alhaji Habu Dauda, made the disclosure in Katsina, yesterday.<\/p>\n
Dauda said in spite of the reduction in the number of accidents during the year, there were 27 more deaths compared to the 116 persons who died the year before.<\/p>\n
He said: “The first quarter of this year was the worst when 65 persons were killed and 129 others sustained injuries in various road accidents in the state.”<\/p>\n
Dauda attributed most of the accidents to recklessness among road users and expressed concern over the activities of commercial motorcyclists whom he blamed for most accidents in urban areas.<\/p>\n
He said the commission would sustain its public enlightenment campaign to ensure safety on the roads.<\/p>\n
The commander appealed to motorists to always obey traffic rules and regulations.<\/p>\n
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