The Federal Road Safety Corps, Gombe State Sector Command, has held special prayers for victims of road traffic crashes as part of activities marking the 2026 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Crash Victims.
The prayers were held during the Friday Juma’at service at the NNPC Juma’at Mosque, Tunfure, Gombe State.
The exercise was led by the Corps’ representative, CRC A.M. Ibrahim, alongside officers and men of the command.
During the service, Ibrahim read a sermon delivered by the Corps Marshal, urging Nigerians to remember those who lost their lives in road crashes and show compassion to survivors and families of victims.
He said, “We must remember all those who have lost their lives in road traffic crashes, support those who sustained injuries and extend compassion to families who have lost their loved ones.”
The sermon also called on motorists to demonstrate greater responsibility on the roads by obeying traffic regulations and avoiding dangerous practices capable of causing crashes.
It specifically warned against overloading, mixed-loading, excessive speeding and reckless driving, while urging drivers to ensure their vehicles were roadworthy before embarking on journeys.
“Drivers must understand that road safety is a collective responsibility. They should obey traffic rules, avoid overloading and speeding, and exercise caution whenever they are behind the wheels,” the sermon stated.
The Corps also urged motorists to exercise extra caution during the ember months, a period often associated with increased travel and heightened road traffic risks.
Special prayers were offered for the repose of the souls of deceased crash victims, speedy recovery of injured persons, comfort for bereaved families and divine protection for all road users across the country.
The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Crash Victims is observed annually to honour those killed in road crashes, recognise survivors and draw attention to the need for safer roads and responsible driving.