The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has denied a media report that stated 120 people lost their lives in crashes on the Damaturu-Buni Yadi road. In a statement released by Sector Commander Andrew Longkam, he labeled the report as misleading and stated it misrepresented official statistics. Longkam emphasized that he had not granted any interviews to journalists and highlighted that the erroneous figures did not reflect the official data from Yobe State Sector Command.

In the context of road safety, Longkam provided more detailed statistics from the year-end briefing, indicating a 26% overall reduction in road traffic crashes from the previous year. While the total number of crashes fell from 158 in 2024 to 117 in 2025, there was an increase in fatalities, from 78 in 2024 rising to 115 in 2025. This contradiction presents a concerning trend as it shows that despite fewer crashes overall, the dangers on the roads may be increasing, prompting calls for better safety measures and public awareness campaigns.

The implications of this misreporting could be significant, affecting public perception and policy regarding road safety in Nigeria. Accurate data is crucial for effective traffic management and safety campaigns, and the FRSC's prompt denial serves to reaffirm its commitment to clarity in reporting road traffic statistics. Addressing such misinformation is essential to ensure that the public and relevant authorities are aware of the real state of road safety and can take appropriate actions to address the issues highlighted by the evolving statistics.