Shehu Mohammed, Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has argued that arming officers may be the only way to effectively enforce traffic regulations on Nigeria’s highways. Speaking on ARISE News, he highlighted the dangers faced by operatives, particularly when confronting overloaded trailers and tankers carrying goods, dozens of passengers, and animals.
“How do you stop a trailer or tanker with 100 passengers and animals when you have just four people on patrol?” he questioned. He stressed that without “power of cohesion,” enforcing traffic laws is nearly impossible, emphasizing the need for authority to back up enforcement efforts.
Addressing concerns about bribery and extortion among some FRSC officers, Mohammed acknowledged the issue but noted the agency’s strict stance, with more terminations and dismissals for corruption than many other agencies.
He pointed to robust procedures to tackle misconduct. On driver’s license fee complaints, he confirmed no changes in rates—₦15,000 for three years and ₦21,000 for five years. Apologizing for delays in license processing, he promised a revamped system by early October, ensuring improved efficiency and service delivery.
