FRSC secures conviction of 34 offenders, reaffirms zero tolerance for corruption

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reaffirmed its firm stance against traffic offences and corruption, securing the conviction of 34 out of 35 traffic offenders arraigned during a mobile court session conducted along the Calabar-Ikom Highway at Pamol, Cross River State, on Tuesday, 29 July 2025.

The session, held under the jurisdiction of the Cross River Sector Command, brought 35 drivers before the court for committing a total of 70 traffic offences. The initiative forms part of the Corps’ intensified campaign to curb the alarming disregard for road safety regulations among a section of Nigerian motorists.

In a particularly troubling revelation, 12 of the prosecuted drivers were charged with attempting to bribe FRSC personnel, an act the Corps has condemned as not only illegal but detrimental to national road safety efforts.

“This operation demonstrates the Corps’ unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that justice is served without compromise,” said Corps Public Education Officer, Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide, in an official statement released on Wednesday.

A breakdown of the offences reveals a worrying pattern of indiscipline on Nigerian roads. Offences prosecuted included:

6 cases of failure to install speed limiters

12 instances of attempted bribery

14 drivers’ licence violations

9 vehicle licence violations

8 seatbelt use violations

7 overloading cases

3 number plate violations

3 light sign violations

2 tyre violations

2 fire extinguisher violations

1 case each of road obstruction, failure to move over, and caution sign violation

Describing the convictions as a “bold and commendable stance against corruption”, Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed praised the personnel involved and restated the Corps’ intolerance for misconduct, whether by road users or its officers.

“The era of impunity is over. Our roads must be safe, and we will pursue that goal relentlessly. No one will be shielded from the consequences of their actions, regardless of status,” the Corps Marshal stated.

He further urged members of the public to support the Corps’ anti-corruption efforts by reporting any FRSC officer found soliciting or accepting bribes. Reports can be made through the FRSC mobile app, the 122 toll-free line, or any nearby FRSC office.

Looking ahead, the Corps Marshal also renewed calls for stricter compliance with traffic rules nationwide, reiterating the importance of proper vehicle documentation, use of safety equipment, and ethical conduct by motorists. He added that the Corps would continue to partner with state governments to improve road infrastructure, enhance public awareness, and remove roadside hazards that pose risks to road users.

This latest enforcement action, the Corps noted, is part of a broader national campaign to ensure road safety, combat corruption, and foster public trust in Nigeria’s traffic management institutions.