The Corps Marshal of the Federal Highway Security Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has issued a stern warning to motorists and most people in opposition to any type of assault on its personnel, reaffirming the Corps’s zero tolerance stance on assaults in opposition to officers performing their lawful duties.
This follows the arrest of a suspect concerned within the assault of an FRSC patrol workforce in Edo State.
This was contained in a press release signed by Osondu Ohaeri on Thursday in Abuja and made accessible to journalists.
Based on the assertion, the incident occurred within the early hours of Saturday, 11 April 2026, when a patrol workforce from RS5.1 Edo Sector Command flagged down a automobile for a seat belt violation. The motive force defied the officers and fled with an FRSC Marshal nonetheless engaged in enforcement.
He subsequently mobilised a gaggle of economic tricycle operators who launched a violent assault on the officers.
“Throughout the assault, the Marshal was pushed right into a gutter and bodily attacked, whereas the Workforce Chief additionally sustained accidents. The suspect fled the scene instantly after the incident,” he mentioned.
He mentioned by means of swift collaboration with the Nigeria Police Drive and the Division of State Companies (DSS), the suspect was tracked and apprehended.
“He has since confessed to the crime and expressed regret for his actions,” he mentioned.
The FRSC recommended the professionalism and immediate response of the safety companies in guaranteeing his arrest.
The Corps Marshal burdened that assaulting regulation enforcement officers is a severe felony offence that can entice the total weight of the regulation.
Whereas noting the suspect’s regret, he maintained that due authorized course of might be adopted and acceptable sanctions utilized to function a deterrent.
He urged members of the general public to cooperate with FRSC personnel and utilise established grievance channels relatively than resorting to violence.
The Corps reiterated its dedication to making sure safer roads whereas upholding the rule of regulation and defending its officers.
He added that the injured Marshal is presently in steady situation and receiving medical care.