FRSC condemns knockdown, assault of personnel by motorists, threatens prosecution
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it would henceforth arrest and prosecute motorists who assault and molest its officers and men on duty.
Decrying the rate at which officials were being knocked down and assaulted, Road Safety chief in charge of Abuja and Niger, Shehu Mohammed, said many motorists abuse the civility of the unarmed personnel.
He described the situation as worrisome, adding that it was more serious when officials controlled traffic.
The commander condemned the incessant assaults and knockdown of road traffic marshals by motorists, citing the recent incident at Sabon-Lugbe in FCT.
“I want to call on the drivers and the motoring public to know that FRSC personnel will not support such,” he said.
He said that the corps would ensure that motorists who assault its personnel are prosecuted accordingly.
Mr Mohammed advised road users to comply with traffic rules and regulations to avoid crashes as FRSC would continue to ensure zero tolerance for road crashes.
(NAN)
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