The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has dismissed 43 of its personnel over offences bordering on desertion, scandalous conduct and patrol-related misconduct, in what the Corps described as a firm demonstration of its zero tolerance for indiscipline and ethical breaches.
The disciplinary action was disclosed in a statement signed by Olusegun Ogungbemide, Assistant Corps Marshal and Corps Public Education Officer.
According to the statement, 31 of the affected officers were dismissed for desertion, five for scandalous behaviour, and seven for patrol misconduct.
The Corps said the decision followed due disciplinary procedures and forms part of ongoing internal reforms aimed at strengthening professionalism, accountability and operational integrity within the organisation.
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Shehu Mohammed, FRSC, Corps Marshal, described the move as a bold reaffirmation of the agency’s commitment to upholding its core values and operational standards.
He stressed that the FRSC, as a professional paramilitary organisation, is guided by strict codes of conduct and would not condone any act capable of undermining public trust or compromising its mandate of ensuring safety on Nigerian roads.
According to him, desertion represents a serious breach of service oath and operational responsibility, particularly for an organisation tasked with safeguarding millions of road users daily. He added that scandalous behaviour and patrol misconduct directly erode public confidence and contradict the Corps’ principles of discipline, transparency and service excellence.
The Corps further assured Nigerians that it would intensify internal monitoring mechanisms, strengthen supervisory frameworks and promote ethical reorientation across commands nationwide to prevent future occurrences.
Reiterating its commitment to safer roads, the FRSC called on the motoring public to sustain their confidence in the Corps and continue supporting its mandate of reducing road crashes and improving traffic management across the country.
