Worried by the trends of assault on personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps legitimately carrying out their statutory responsibilities, the Corps Marshal has ordered in-depth investigation into the latest assault and immediate prosecution of a motorist who repeatedly assaulted FRSC personnel in Lagos State.
The Corps Marshal also commended the Unit Commander, Chief Route Commander AM Usman and the entire staff of the Command for exhibiting high level of professionalism and civility amidst the provocative actions of the motorist.
According to him, the conduct of the personnel represents the ideals of the Corps.
A statement by Olusegun Ogungbemide, Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer, FRSC Headquarters, Abuja, said that the report of the assault case which was recorded on 7 November, 2024 along OKO-ADO Lekki Epe express way in Lagos State; revealed that at about 1554hrs, the patrol team flagged a Toyota Corolla with vehicle Registration number EPE690HH for seatbelt violation.
“At request of the vehicle papers, it was discovered that the papers had expired since December 2022 which prompted the impoundment of the vehicle.
“While the driver of the vehicle who contravened the law did not resist arrest, a particular lady who happened to be a passenger in the same vehicle became provocative, verbally assaulted the arresting Marshal and threatened to prosecute them for doing their job.
“As if her threat was not enough, the lady went further to create a scene so as to conjure undeserving sympathy from other road users.
“When all of her antics did not play out, she opted on physical assault as could be seen in the attached video.
She assaulted the personnel all the way from the point of arrest and refused to put an end to it even when the vehicle was finally impounded in the Lekki Command.
“When all efforts to bring her to calmness did not yield desired results, the Unit Commander engaged the Divisional Police Officer, Ajah Police Station who swiftly deployed a team of men to arrest the lady and the driver for further investigation.”
The Corps Marshal, the statement said, has admonished the motoring public to always channel their grievance through proper administrative processes or take appropriate legal actions rather than taking laws into their hands.
He therefore warned the motoring public to put a halt to any form of assault on FRSC personnel henceforth.
The Corps Marshal also expressed optimism that Justice will not only be served, but done speedily so as to serve as deterrent to other violent road users.
