FRSC Corps Marshal Cracks Down on Extortion, Misconduct During Patrol Operations

By Johnson Arua

ABUJA – The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mallam Shehu Mohammed, has issued a nationwide directive aimed at eliminating extortion, abuse of authority, indiscipline and other forms of unprofessional conduct by personnel during patrol operations.

The directive, which takes immediate effect, is part of efforts to strengthen public confidence in the Corps and ensure that all patrol operations are conducted with the highest standards of professionalism, transparency and accountability.

A statement by the Corps Public Education Officer, Deputy Corps Commander Ohaeri Osondu Joseph, said the Corps Marshal stressed that integrity, discipline and respect for human dignity remain the foundation of the FRSC's operational philosophy.

Under the directive, all Commanding Officers have been ordered to intensify supervision of patrol teams, strengthen ethical orientation through regular lectures, parade sessions and pre-patrol briefings, and ensure strict compliance with the FRSC Establishment Act, operational guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures.

Mohammed warned that patrol personnel must not be influenced by the status, appearance or social standing of any road user, insisting that every Nigerian deserves to be treated with fairness, courtesy, dignity and respect.

He further directed officers to refrain from intimidation, harassment, extortion, abuse of authority and any other unethical conduct, stressing that all enforcement activities must be lawful, transparent and properly documented. He noted that every interaction with members of the public could be recorded and subjected to public scrutiny.

The Corps Marshal warned that any officer found engaging in misconduct or actions capable of tarnishing the image of the Corps would face prompt disciplinary action in line with FRSC regulations.

He also tasked Commanding Officers with ensuring strict enforcement of the directive and holding patrol commanders accountable for the conduct of personnel under their supervision.

Reaffirming the Corps' zero-tolerance policy against corruption and unprofessionalism, Mohammed said the FRSC would continue to reform its operations to guarantee professional service delivery, safeguard the rights of road users and sustain public trust.

He urged all personnel to regard the directive as a renewed commitment to the ideals of honour, integrity and selfless service, while calling on Nigerians to continue supporting the Corps in its mission of making the nation's roads safer for all.