The Federal Road Safety Corps has secured an Abuja court’s conviction of a traffic offender involved in the abduction and assault of an FRSC operative during a routine patrol operation along the Kubwa Expressway in Abuja.
Thenewsbearer learnt that a Toyota Hilux vehicle with registration number YAB 931 AE was flagged down by personnel of RS 7.19 Dutse Alhaji Unit Command, for traffic enforcement on Thursday, April 30, at about 9a.m., while they were on special patrol operations at Gegu Filling Station.
Instead of complying with lawful directives, the driver reportedly engaged in violent conduct which resulted in the assault and unlawful abduction of a Marshal in the course of carrying out his official duties.
The situation was however brought under control through the swift intervention of the patrol team and police personnel attached to the operation, while the suspect was immediately taken to the FCDA Police Station, Kubwa, for investigation, and the offending vehicle impounded.
Following arraignment before a competent court, the offender was convicted, and the court ordered him to pay a fine of or serve a three-month term of imprisonment.
In addition, the court awarded ₦50,000 compensation to the assaulted FRSC personnel.
The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, in a statement by the Corps Public Education Officer, DCC Osondu Ohaeri, commended the professionalism, courage, and restraint displayed by the patrol team despite the provocation, stressing that attacks on traffic enforcement personnel constitute a direct assault on public safety and the rule of law.
He reiterated that the Corps remains committed to enforcing traffic regulations with firmness, civility, and respect for human rights, while warning motorists against obstruction, assault, intimidation, or any form of violence against FRSC personnel and other law enforcement officers on lawful duty.
The Corps Marshal further urged members of the public to cooperate with enforcement agencies at all times, emphasizing that lawful compliance with traffic regulations remains essential to the collective goal of safer roads and protection of lives across the country.
FRSC assured Nigerians that it would 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.
