A motorist in Edo State reportedly rallied a group of commercial tricycle operators to assault personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) following a routine enforcement operation.
The episode unfolded in the early hours of Saturday, 11 April 2026, when a patrol team from RS5.1 Edo Sector Command stopped a vehicle for a seat belt violation.
The driver, however, sped off while an FRSC Marshal was still engaged in the enforcement process. He later returned with a group of commercial tricycle operators who attacked the officials.
According to a statement issued by Osondu Ohaeri, Corps Public Education Officer in Abuja on Thursday, the Marshal was pushed into a gutter and beaten, while the Team Leader also came under physical attack. The suspect fled the scene afterward.
“Upon swift collaboration with security agencies, particularly the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS), the offender was tracked, apprehended, and has since confessed to the crime, expressing remorse for his actions. The FRSC commends the professionalism and prompt response of the security agencies in ensuring the suspect was brought to justice,” it said.
The statement added that the Corps Marshal of FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, has cautioned motorists and the general public against attacking its personnel, stressing the agency’s zero-tolerance policy toward such acts.
The Corps Marshal emphasizes that assault on law enforcement officers is a serious criminal offence and will be met with the full weight of the law. While acknowledging the suspect’s remorse, the Corps reiterates that due process will be followed, and appropriate legal action pursued to serve as a deterrent to others.
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