The corps marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has issued a nationwide directive aimed at stamping out unprofessional conduct, indiscipline and extortion.

Mr Mohammed said the directive will also monitor abuse of authority and all forms of misconduct during patrol operations.

“The directive follows the corps marshal’s resolve to continually strengthen public confidence in FRSC by ensuring that every patrol operation reflects the highest standards of professionalism, transparency, and accountability,” a statement on Thursday by FRSC spokesperson Osondu Ohaeri said.

The corps marshal described every encounter between FRSC personnel and members of the public as an opportunity either to reinforce or diminish the trust Nigerians have reposed in the corps.

“All commanding officers across the country have been mandated to intensify supervision of patrol teams and strengthen ethical reorientation through regular lectures, parade sessions and pre-patrol briefings,” he said.

Mr Mohammed stressed that no patrol operative should be influenced by the perceived status, appearance, or social standing of any road user, noting that professionalism demands that every Nigerian be treated with fairness, dignity, courtesy, and respect at all times.

He emphasised that patrol personnel must conduct themselves with patience and restraint while refraining from acts capable of being perceived as intimidation, harassment, extortion, abuse of authority, or any other form of unethical conduct.

The corps marshal also directed that all enforcement activities must remain lawful, transparent, and properly documented, warning that every interaction between patrol personnel and members of the public could be recorded, scrutinised and subjected to public accountability.

He added that any officer found engaging in acts of misconduct or compromising the image and integrity of the corps would face prompt disciplinary action in accordance with the FRSC Regulations on Discipline.

Mr Mohammed charged commanding officers to ensure strict enforcement of the directive, which takes immediate effect, and hold patrol commanders accountable for the conduct of personnel under their supervision.

The corps marshal reaffirmed his administration’s zero-tolerance stance against corruption and unprofessionalism.

He assured Nigerians that the corps would continue to reform its operations to guarantee professional service delivery, protect the rights of road users, and sustain the confidence the public has built in the organisation over the years.

The FRSC boss urged the motoring public to continue supporting the corps in its collective mission of making Nigerian roads safer for all.

(NAN)