FRSC Boss Declares War on Corrupt Patrol Officers

Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps Shehu Mohammed

The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has ordered an immediate nationwide crackdown on officials who engage in unprofessional conduct while on duty.
As part of his determination to sanitise the Corps, the Corps Marshal launched a sweeping directive aimed at eliminating unprofessional conduct, indiscipline, extortion, abuse of authority and all forms of misconduct during patrol operations.
He reaffirmed that integrity, discipline and respect for human dignity remain the bedrock of the Corps’ operational philosophy.
The directive was contained in a statement issued by the Deputy Corps Commander and Corps Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps Headquarters, Abuja, Osondu Ohaeri, and made available to journalists.
According to the statement, the directive takes immediate effect and is part of the Corps Marshal’s resolve to strengthen public confidence in the FRSC by ensuring that every patrol operation reflects the highest standards of professionalism, transparency and accountability.
The Corps Marshal stated that every encounter between FRSC personnel and members of the public presents an opportunity either to reinforce or erode the trust Nigerians have reposed in the Corps.
“Under the new directive, all Commanding Officers across the country have been mandated to intensify supervision of patrol teams, strengthen ethical reorientation through regular lectures, parade sessions and pre-patrol briefings, while ensuring strict compliance with the FRSC Establishment Act, operational guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures” he stated.
He further stated that no patrol operative should be influenced by the perceived status, appearance or social standing of any road user, stressing that professionalism requires every Nigerian to be treated with fairness, dignity, courtesy and respect at all times.
The Corps Marshal also emphasised that patrol personnel must conduct themselves with patience, restraint and professionalism, while refraining from acts that could be construed as intimidation, harassment, extortion, abuse of authority or any other form of unethical conduct.
He further directed that all enforcement activities must be lawful, transparent and properly documented, warning that every interaction between patrol personnel and members of the public could be recorded, scrutinised and subjected to public accountability.
He reminded officers that integrity is non-negotiable and that public trust remains one of the Corps’ greatest operational assets.
As part of the strengthened accountability measures, the Corps Marshal warned that any officer found engaging in misconduct or any act capable of compromising the image and integrity of the Corps would face prompt disciplinary action in accordance with the FRSC Regulations on Discipline.
He also charged Commanding Officers to ensure strict enforcement of the directive and hold patrol commanders accountable for the conduct of personnel under their supervision.
Reaffirming his administration’s zero-tolerance policy against corruption and unprofessionalism, the Corps Marshal maintained that the FRSC remains committed to building a service driven by discipline, excellence and ethical leadership.
He assured Nigerians that the Corps would continue to reform its operations to guarantee professional service delivery, protect the rights of road users and sustain the confidence the public has placed in the organisation over the years.
The Corps Marshal called on all FRSC personnel to regard the directive not merely as an administrative instruction but as a renewed commitment to the ideals of honour, integrity and selfless service that define the Federal Road Safety Corps.
He also urged the motoring public to continue supporting the Corps in its collective mission of making Nigerian roads safer for all.