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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Command in Anambra State, said on Wednesday that 83 persons died in the 245 road traffic crashes recorded in the State in 2020.
The Sector Commander, Mr Andrew Kumapayi, told newsmen in Awka that the number of crashes was high compared to the 194 recorded in 2019, NAN reports.
Kumapayi said that out of 576 persons involved in the crashes, 493 persons sustained some degree of injuries, while 83 died.
“From the data, there was an increase in road traffic crashes in 2020, compared to what was recorded in 2019.
“It was in June 2020 that we recorded the highest fatality. Out of nine fatal crashes, 15 deaths were recorded.
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The Oyo State Police command, on Wednesday, said that it has arrested no fewer than eight suspects in connection with the kidnap of a local government Chairman and a farmer in the State.
Police confirmed that it arrested five suspects in connection with the kidnap of a local government Chairman along Iganna-Ado Awaye Road.
It also disclosed that three suspects have been arrested in connection with the kidnap of a farmer who was later found dead after spending some days with the kidnappers.
Our correspondent gathered that Hon. Adeleke Olayiwola, a caretaker committee Chairman in the State was recently kidnapped.