The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) reported that 279,414 traffic offenders were arrested and 2,214 road crashes occurred nationwide between January and May 2026, indicating an improvement in road safety.

The Department of Transport has issued warnings regarding the dangers of driving in winter conditions, emphasizing that the cold weather can make roads more hazardous. This reminder comes as the cold persists, highlighting the need for caution among drivers.

The Federal Road Safety Corps in Nigeria has intensified highway security measures aimed at reducing road accidents during the ember months, the busy year-end travel period. According to a command official quoted by PM News, the corps has strengthened special intervention patrols along major highways, traffic corridors, crash-prone black spots and other strategic locations across the state. The measures are intended to improve road safety and curb crashes during the high-traffic season.

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 89 drivers for violations related to number plates, aiming to improve security and traceability. Additionally, two suspects linked to robbery have also been apprehended, according to Punch.

South African authorities found 56 minibuses operating without valid licence discs and 103 drivers operating without valid driving licences, according to The Citizen. The figures indicate compliance concerns involving minibuses and drivers during checks, but the report did not specify where the inspections occurred, the period covered, or what penalties followed. The newspaper said the discoveries involved more than 100 drivers without valid licences.

Police in Ogun and Delta states have impounded 120 vehicles due to violations related to number plates. This action is part of an intensified enforcement effort aimed at improving traceability and deterring crime, according to Punch.