FRSC CONFIRMS DEATH OF FIVE OFFICERS KNOCKED DOWN BY RECKLESS DRIVERS IN SEPTEMBER
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the deaths of five of its personnel in September after being fatally struck by reckless drivers while on duty.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by Assistant Corps Marshal and Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, the Corps said the incidents occurred between September 6 and September 24 across Ekiti, Ogun, Taraba, Jos By-Pass, and Obollo Afor formations.
Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed directed that all motorists responsible for the deaths be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, stressing that punishments must serve as deterrents to others.
Mohammed expressed concern over the growing risks faced by FRSC operatives, noting that beyond speeding and careless driving, officers are increasingly exposed to kidnapping, violent attacks, and deliberate assaults.
“Their deaths are not mere statistics, they represent human lives—dedicated fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, and breadwinners—cut short in the line of duty while safeguarding Nigerian roads,” the statement read.
He further urged officers nationwide to heighten vigilance and prioritize their safety while performing their duties, stressing that “they need to be safe and alive to save others.”
The Corps Marshal commiserated with the families of the deceased and urged Nigerians to honour their memory by strictly obeying traffic rules.
He reaffirmed that any disregard for traffic laws and endangerment of FRSC personnel would henceforth attract severe sanctions and legal consequences.
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