The Federal Road Safety Corps on Saturday honoured victims of road traffic crashes in Gombe State with a candlelight procession and a visit to injured victims receiving treatment at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe.
The activities were organised by the RS3.2 Gombe Sector Command in commemoration of the 2026 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Crash Victims.
The candlelight procession, held at Rainbow Roundabout, Gombe, was led by the Sector Commander, Corps Commander Samson Kaura, alongside officers and men of the command.
During the procession, participants lit candles in memory of people who lost their lives in road crashes and observed a minute of silence in their honour.
Prayers were also offered for the repose of the souls of the deceased, the speedy recovery of injured victims and comfort for bereaved families.
Speaking during the exercise, Kaura said the commemoration was an opportunity to remember victims of road crashes and renew collective commitment to preventing avoidable deaths on Nigerian roads.
He urged motorists and other road users to exercise caution, obey traffic regulations and adopt responsible road-use practices to prevent further loss of lives.
“The loss of lives through road traffic crashes is a painful experience for families and communities. We must do everything possible to prevent avoidable crashes by making safety our priority on the roads,” he said.
In a related development, the Road Safety Officers’ Wives Association (ROSOWA), Gombe State chapter, in collaboration with Special Marshals, visited injured road crash victims at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe.
The delegation interacted with the victims, offered prayers for their recovery and presented gifts to encourage them during their treatment.
The association said the visit was aimed at demonstrating compassion and solidarity with crash victims while acknowledging the physical and emotional challenges associated with road traffic injuries.
A representative of ROSOWA said the gesture was part of efforts to remind victims that they were not alone in their recovery journey.
“Beyond remembering those who lost their lives, we must also show love and support to survivors who are still dealing with the consequences of road crashes. Our visit is to encourage them and wish them a speedy recovery,” the association’s desk officer ARC HA Kano said.
The activities, according to the command, were designed to raise awareness about road safety, promote collective responsibility and strengthen public commitment to preventing road traffic crashes.
The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Crash Victims is observed annually to remember those killed or injured in road crashes and recognise the impact of such incidents on families and communities.