The Federal Road Safety Corps has concluded activities marking the 2026 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Crash Victims with a church service in Gombe State, calling on motorists to embrace safe driving practices to reduce road accidents.
The service, held at ECWA Good News Church, off Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Road, Federal Low-cost, Gombe, was organised to honour victims of road traffic crashes, pray for injured persons and bereaved families, and promote safer roads.
The Gombe Sector Commander, Corps Commander Samson Kaura, led officers and men of the command to the service, where he read the Corps Marshal’s sermon to the congregation.
Kaura urged motorists to obey traffic regulations and avoid dangerous driving practices, including overloading, mixed-loading, speeding and reckless driving.
He stressed that road safety was a collective responsibility, noting that preventable crashes continued to claim lives and leave many families grieving.
The Corps Commander also called on members of the public to remember those who lost their lives in road crashes, support survivors and stand with families who had lost loved ones.
“Road safety is a collective responsibility. Every road user has a role to play in preventing crashes by obeying traffic rules and adopting safe driving habits,” the message from the Corps Marshal emphasised.
Special prayers were also offered for crash victims, injured persons, bereaved families and the protection of motorists and other road users across the country.
The congregation received the road safety sensitisation, while the church leadership commended the FRSC for the visit and prayed for the success of the Corps’ ember months campaign.
The command expressed appreciation to its officers, stakeholders and members of the public for their cooperation throughout the activities marking the 2026 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Crash Victims.