Arming My Men May Be Only Way to Enforce Traffic Laws — FRSC Corps Marshal.
Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, says arming personnel may be the only effective way to enforce traffic regulations on Nigerian highways.
Speaking on ARISE News on Thursday, Mohammed highlighted the dangers officers face, especially when confronting overloaded heavy-duty vehicles.
He questioned how small patrol teams could stop trailers and tankers carrying both goods and passengers.
“How do you stop a trailer or a tanker on the road? It’s very difficult. A truck with up to 100 passengers and animals, and you only have four personnel on patrol, how do you stop that?” he asked.
Mohammed stressed that without what he called the “power of cohesion,” enforcing traffic laws would remain nearly impossible. “If you don’t have the power to enforce anything, there’s no way you can achieve that enforcement,” he said when asked if arming the FRSC was the solution.
On issues of br+bery and extortion among operatives, the FRSC boss admitted the problem exists but maintained that the Corps has been stricter than many agencies in disciplining erring officers.
“We have more records of termination and dismissal of our personnel because of br+bes and corruption,” he said, noting that the Corps operates under strict procedures to check misconduct.
He also addressed concerns about driver’s licence fees, clarifying that the rates remain unchanged: ₦15,000 for three years and ₦21,000 for five years.
Mohammed apologised to Nigerians over challenges in processing licences and assured that an upgraded system will be rolled out in October. “In the first and second week of October, they will see an enhanced driver’s licence and more efficient service delivery,” he promised.
Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, says arming personnel may be the only effective way to enforce traffic regulations on Nigerian highways.
Speaking on ARISE News on Thursday, Mohammed highlighted the dangers officers face, especially when confronting overloaded heavy-duty vehicles.
He questioned how small patrol teams could stop trailers and tankers carrying both goods and passengers.
“How do you stop a trailer or a tanker on the road? It’s very difficult. A truck with up to 100 passengers and animals, and you only have four personnel on patrol, how do you stop that?” he asked.
Mohammed stressed that without what he called the “power of cohesion,” enforcing traffic laws would remain nearly impossible. “If you don’t have the power to enforce anything, there’s no way you can achieve that enforcement,” he said when asked if arming the FRSC was the solution.
On issues of br+bery and extortion among operatives, the FRSC boss admitted the problem exists but maintained that the Corps has been stricter than many agencies in disciplining erring officers.
“We have more records of termination and dismissal of our personnel because of br+bes and corruption,” he said, noting that the Corps operates under strict procedures to check misconduct.
He also addressed concerns about driver’s licence fees, clarifying that the rates remain unchanged: ₦15,000 for three years and ₦21,000 for five years.
Mohammed apologised to Nigerians over challenges in processing licences and assured that an upgraded system will be rolled out in October. “In the first and second week of October, they will see an enhanced driver’s licence and more efficient service delivery,” he promised.
Arming My Men May Be Only Way to Enforce Traffic Laws — FRSC Corps Marshal.
Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, says arming personnel may be the only effective way to enforce traffic regulations on Nigerian highways.
Speaking on ARISE News on Thursday, Mohammed highlighted the dangers officers face, especially when confronting overloaded heavy-duty vehicles.
He questioned how small patrol teams could stop trailers and tankers carrying both goods and passengers.
“How do you stop a trailer or a tanker on the road? It’s very difficult. A truck with up to 100 passengers and animals, and you only have four personnel on patrol, how do you stop that?” he asked.
Mohammed stressed that without what he called the “power of cohesion,” enforcing traffic laws would remain nearly impossible. “If you don’t have the power to enforce anything, there’s no way you can achieve that enforcement,” he said when asked if arming the FRSC was the solution.
On issues of br+bery and extortion among operatives, the FRSC boss admitted the problem exists but maintained that the Corps has been stricter than many agencies in disciplining erring officers.
“We have more records of termination and dismissal of our personnel because of br+bes and corruption,” he said, noting that the Corps operates under strict procedures to check misconduct.
He also addressed concerns about driver’s licence fees, clarifying that the rates remain unchanged: ₦15,000 for three years and ₦21,000 for five years.
Mohammed apologised to Nigerians over challenges in processing licences and assured that an upgraded system will be rolled out in October. “In the first and second week of October, they will see an enhanced driver’s licence and more efficient service delivery,” he promised.
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