The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has directed Commanding Officers nationwide to hold patrol team commanders under their supervision accountable for any form of unprofessional conduct during road patrol operations.
The directive, which takes immediate effect, is aimed at stamping out indiscipline, extortion, abuse of authority and every other form of misconduct by personnel on patrol duties.
According to the Corps Marshal, the measure forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen public confidence in the FRSC by ensuring that every patrol operation reflects the highest standards of professionalism, transparency and accountability.
Mohammed said every interaction between FRSC personnel and members of the public presents an opportunity either to reinforce or erode the trust Nigerians have placed in the Corps, stressing that officers must always conduct themselves in a manner that upholds the organisation’s integrity.
Under the new directive, all Commanding Officers have been mandated to intensify supervision of patrol teams while strengthening ethical reorientation through regular lectures, parade sessions and pre-patrol briefings.
They are also required to ensure strict compliance with the FRSC Establishment Act, operational guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures.
The Corps Marshal emphasised that no patrol operative should be influenced by the perceived status, appearance or social standing of any road user, noting that professionalism requires every Nigerian to be treated with fairness, dignity, courtesy and respect at all times.
He further instructed patrol personnel to exercise patience and restraint in the discharge of their duties, warning against acts that could be interpreted as intimidation, harassment, extortion, abuse of authority or any other unethical conduct.
Mohammed also directed that all enforcement activities must be lawful, transparent and properly documented, reminding officers that every interaction with members of the public could be recorded, scrutinised and subjected to public accountability.
He reiterated that integrity remains non-negotiable within the Corps, describing public trust as one of the FRSC’s greatest operational assets. He also warned that any officer found engaging in misconduct or compromising the image and integrity of the organisation would face prompt disciplinary action in accordance with the FRSC Regulations on Discipline.
Reaffirming his administration’s zero-tolerance policy against corruption and unprofessionalism, the Corps Marshal said the FRSC remains committed to building a service driven by discipline, excellence and ethical leadership.
He assured Nigerians that the Corps would continue to reform its operations to guarantee professional service delivery and protect the rights of all road users.
Reporting by Kayode Oyedare