The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has attributed the deaths of 32 people in separate road crashes across Kwara, Kogi and Ogun states to excessive speeding, driver fatigue and other traffic violations.

The crashes, which occurred between Sunday and Monday, also left 26 persons injured, according to the FRSC. The agency described the incidents as avoidable and urged motorists to comply with traffic regulations to prevent further loss of lives.

In Kwara State, 15 people were killed while 17 others sustained injuries when a trailer conveying passengers and goods crashed along the Ogbomoso–Oko Olowo section of the Ilorin–Jebba Expressway. Preliminary investigations identified driver fatigue as the major cause of the accident, while the illegal transportation of passengers in a goods-laden vehicle worsened the casualty figures.

Seven persons also lost their lives in Kogi State after a Toyota Sienna bus travelling from Auchi to Abuja collided with a stationary truck on the Okene–Osara–Lokoja Highway. The FRSC said excessive speeding, a tyre burst and driver fatigue contributed to the fatal crash.

In Ogun State, 10 people were confirmed dead and six others injured when a Toyota Hiace bus rammed into a truck near Sapade Bridge along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. Authorities attributed the crash to speeding, dangerous overtaking and the truck driver's attempt to reverse on the highway.

Reacting to the incidents, FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, expressed condolences to the families of the victims and called on motorists to prioritise safety on the roads.

He warned against speeding, reckless driving, driver fatigue and poor vehicle maintenance, stressing that adherence to traffic rules remains critical to reducing road accidents and saving lives across the country.