Ajayi was said to have died in an auto crash Saturday morning around Agbor, Delta State. It was gathered the sector commander was on his way from Kwara state, where he attended a relation’s wedding.
His driver, a senior marshal, Raji survived and is currently receiving medical attention in an undisclosed hospital.
At the command’s headquarters in Awka, Anambra State capital the FRSC flag was lowered.
Our correspondent gathered that Ajayi’s last outing was a lecture he delivered journalists on ember month campaign against speeding.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, Ufiem Egim confirmed the report to reporters, but added that “the command is yet to come up with a formal report detailing the cause of his death.”
The late Ajayi was recently quoted as saying that speed was responsible for more than 50 per cent crashes on Nigeria roads.
His words, “This is more noticeable during ‘Ember Months’ when there are higher commuter movements across the nation (before, during and after the end of year festivities).”
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