The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has ordered the immediate recall of a patrol team named in a viral media report alleging bribery. This move signals a firm commitment by the FRSC to investigate the allegations thoroughly and apply appropriate sanctions if any personnel are found guilty.
In a statement released on Thursday, June 5, 2025, by Assistant Corps Marshal and Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, the Corps reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on corruption. He emphasized that FRSC has established internal mechanisms to detect and discipline erring officers. Where necessary, sanctions include dismissal and criminal prosecution.
According to the statement, the FRSC Surveillance Unit, in its first year, has already arrested over 70 personnel in two major operations, in addition to other isolated arrests. Prima facie cases have been established against some of the suspects to serve as deterrence to others.
The statement also clarified past reports, particularly referencing the 2021 arrest of FRSC personnel by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC). It acknowledged that corruption is a national challenge but maintained that the FRSC has always acted decisively against misconduct within its ranks.
Over time, the FRSC has implemented a dynamic anti-corruption framework, including operational reforms, constant monitoring, and performance evaluation. Offenders are not only tried internally but may also be handed over to the police for prosecution.
In 2021, the Corps partnered with the Department of State Services (DSS) and the ICPC to conduct a joint surveillance operation aimed at flushing out corrupt operatives who tarnish the Corps’ image.
The current leadership has intensified this fight, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration’s anti-corruption agenda. The Corps also partnered with international NGOs—the Akin Fadeyi Foundation and the MacArthur Foundation—to launch the Flag-It App, a platform that allows the public to report cases of extortion, bribery, or poor service by FRSC officers.
More recently, the FRSC introduced its own Mobile App to support these efforts. The app allows users to report misconduct and commend outstanding officers, significantly boosting accountability across the board.
The Corps Marshal calls on the public and media to support the FRSC by utilizing these apps to report unethical behavior. Public cooperation remains vital to achieving a more transparent, corruption-free FRSC.
