The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dauda Ali Biu, has commended the patrol teams of Osun State Sector command for returning N27,171,400 million recovered from victims of an auto crash.
In a statement signed by the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO) Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) Bisi Kazeem, the Corps Marshal expressed satisfaction over the good conduct, honesty and sense of patriotism exhibited by the personnel.
Biu, who applauded the team, said that it did not only show professionalism in job delivery but also ensured that integrity of the Corps, which is one of its hallmarks, was exhibited.
He said that the recovered and returned money was witnessed by the Divisional Police Officer and Divisional Traffic Officer, Nigeria Police Force, Ipetu-Ijesa, Seriki Owena, Ilesa and Benin, as well as the Hausa community.
Commending the patrol team and the entire personnel in Osun sector command, Biu assured continuous welfare of the staff across the county.
“I want to commend the entire team for being patriotic , honest, efficient and professional in delivering the mandate of the FRSC.
“This act they showed would never be forgotten as it is considered a great service to humanity.
“I want to charge every officer to emulate the character exhibited by the team, as good deed pays off. The road is patient but does not forgive,” he said.
Lamenting over the crash that occured in the state, Biu said that it would have been avoided if motorists adhered strictly to traffic rules and regulations.
The Corps Marshal said that the multiple road accidents which occurred in Ipetu Ijesa, Oriade Local Government Area of the state claimed six lives while seven others sustained various degrees of injuries.
It will be recalled that two commercial vehicles, an Opel and Toyota Sienna, were involved in the accident.
The probable causes of the crash were dangerous driving and excessive speeding.
Fourteen people were said to have been involved, out of whom six died and seven were injured. The remaining one person was spared of any injury.
The injured victims were taken to Wesley Guild Hospital, Ilesa, while corpses of the casualties were deposited in the same hospital morgue.
A sum of N21,900 that belonged to the driver of the Opel Zafira with registration number GBA 440 XA was handed over to Ijebu Ijesa Police Division, while the vehicles were towed to the station.
The Corps Marshal urged motorists to comply with the traffic rules and regulations to avoid crashes, especially during the festive period.
He assured that the Corps would continue to ensure the safety of lives and property, while reiterating the commitment of the FRSC in making the road safe for all.
