The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has said arming operatives may be the only way to effectively enforce traffic laws on Nigerian highways.
Speaking on Arise News on Thursday, Mohammed lamented the rising risks officers face, particularly when attempting to stop overloaded trailers and tankers that transport both goods and scores of passengers.
“How do you stop a trailer or tanker with 100 passengers on top and animals, when you only have four personnel on patrol?” he asked, stressing that without the “power of cohesion,” enforcement becomes almost impossible.
Mohammed also addressed persistent allegations of bribery and extortion among FRSC operatives, admitting the problem exists but insisting the corps has a stronger record of dismissing corrupt officers than many agencies.
“We have more records of termination and dismissal of personnel because of bribes and corruption,” he said.
On complaints of inflated driver’s licence fees, the FRSC boss clarified that the official charges remain unchanged at ₦15,000 for three years and ₦21,000 for five years. He apologised for delays in processing licences and assured Nigerians of reforms.
“In the first and second week of October, they will see an enhanced driver’s licence and more efficient service delivery,” he promised.
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