ABUJA, NIGERIA
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has promised to take appropriate disciplinary measures against any officer found culpable in an altercation with a driver that was captured in a viral video. The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed recently ordered an immediate and thorough investigation into the incident, which occurred along the Abudu route in Edo State on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
The Corps Marshal expressed deep concern over the confrontation, which was brought to the attention of the FRSC via a viral video circulating on social media.
According to the press statement signed by the Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide, the Corps Public Education Officer, Shehu Mohammed “emphasized that the Corps does not condone any form of unprofessional conduct or behavior that undermines the integrity and discipline for which the FRSC is known.” He further assured the public that “appropriate disciplinary measures will be taken against any officer found culpable, in line with the Corps’ operational guidelines and public service rules.”
The statement noted that while the FRSC remains steadfast in its mission to promote road safety and uphold the highest standards of professionalism, the Corps Marshal also “will not tolerate any form of assault or violence against its personnel from members of the public in the course of duty.”
The FRSC leadership also appealed to the motoring public to remain calm and continue to show cooperation and respect towards its personnel who are committed to ensuring safer roads and protecting lives across the nation.
