Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has dismissed 43 personnel following allegations of desertion, “scandalous” behaviour, and patrol-related misconduct. The move is part of a wider crackdown on indiscipline within the paramilitary agency, which is tasked with policing the country’s notoriously dangerous highways.
Breakdown of the dismissals
According to a statement released on Thursday from the FRSC headquarters in Abuja, the disciplinary actions target various breaches of service:
Desertion: 31 officers were dismissed for abandoning their posts.
Patrol Misconduct: 7 officers were sanctioned for irregularities while on road duty.
Scandalous Behaviour: 5 personnel were removed for actions deemed to have brought the agency into disrepute.
‘Zero tolerance’.
The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, described the mass disengagement as a “bold reaffirmation” of the agency’s zero-tolerance policy toward ethical violations.” The Corps remains a professional, paramilitary organisation guided by strict operational standards,” Mr Mohammed said. He added that desertion was a particularly grave breach of oath for an organisation “entrusted with protecting the lives of millions of road users.”The FRSC has long faced public scrutiny over allegations of extortion and bribery during routine road checks. By making these dismissals public, the leadership aims to restore institutional integrity and reassure the motoring public that internal monitoring has been intensified.
Why this matters
Nigeria’s roads are among the busiest in Africa, and the FRSC plays a critical role in enforcing safety regulations. However, the agency’s reputation has often been hampered by the conduct of its field officers. This latest purge sends a clear signal to the remaining workforce that the “FRSC badge” carries a responsibility that, if violated, leads to immediate termination.
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