For criminally intimidating and instigating mob action against FRSC Patrol team in Adamawa State, a Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Jimeta, Yola, Adamawa State on Tuesday convicted and sentenced one Mr Nuhu Isah to 6 Months.
The court presided over by His Lordship, Mohammed Njidda, announced the imprisonment with an option of N20,000:00 fine.
A statement by Assistant Corps Marshal, Olusegun Ogungbemide, Corps Public Education Officer
FRSC Headquarters
Abuja, recalled that the defendant; a passer-by, had on 5th of January 2025 while recording FRSC Patrol team intimidated and further instigated passengers to mob the FRSC team who were conducting their lawful duty consequent upon which he was apprehended and taken to court.
The statement added "Seizing the opportunity to educate Nigerian’s on the importance of safety while on the highways, the Corps Marshal, FRSC, Shehu Mohammed has called on all road users to contribute their quota towards improving safety on the highway instead of engaging in acts inimical to safer road use."
He emphasised the unwavering commitment of the FRSC towards creating safety on all Nigerian Roads and further reiterated that FRSC staff cannot be deterred by threats from miscreants.
Towards ensuring free traffic flow and prompt response to emergencies during the festive period in line with FRSC commitment, it had deployed it's entire workforce to man the nation’s highways.