The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has secured the conviction of a traffic offender who abducted and assaulted an operative during a routine patrol on Abuja’s Kubwa Expressway,
A statement by the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Mr Osondu Ohaeri on Wednesday in Abuja, said that the incident occurred on April 30 at about 09:00am.
Ohaeri said that personnel of Dutse Alhaji Unit Command, on special patrol operations at Gegu filling station had flagged down a Toyota Hilux vehicle with registration number YAB 931 AE for traffic enforcement.
”Rather than complying peacefully with lawful directives, the driver reportedly engaged in violent conduct and assaulted and unlawfully abducted a Marshal carrying out his official duties,” he said.
He added that through the swift intervention of the patrol team and Police personnel attached to the operation, the situation was brought under control.
He also said that the suspect was immediately taken to the FCDA Police Station, Kubwa, for investigation, while the offending vehicle was impounded.
”Following diligent prosecution, the offender was arraigned before a competent court and subsequently convicted,” Ohaeri further said.
Reacting, the corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, commended the professionalism, courage, and restraint displayed by the patrol team in spite of the provocation.
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Mohammed said that attacks on traffic enforcement personnel constituted a direct assault on public safety and the rule of law.
He reiterated that the corps remained committed to enforcing traffic regulations with firmness, civility, and respect for human rights.
He warned motorists against obstruction, assault, intimidation, or any form of violence against FRSC personnel and other law enforcement officers on lawful duty.
The corps marshal urged members of the public to cooperate with enforcement agencies at all times, emphasising that lawful compliance with traffic regulations remained essential to the collective goal of safer roads and protection of lives across the country.
”I assure Nigerians that FRSC will continue to work closely with relevant security agencies and the judiciary to ensure that individuals who violate traffic laws or attack public officers are brought to justice accordingly,” he said.
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