Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
In another applaudable development, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has taken decisive and uncompromising disciplinary action by disengaging forty three (43) personnel from its service over acts bordering on desertion, scandalous conduct, and patrol misconduct. This was contained in a statement signed by Olusegun Ogungbemide, mni, FISPON, anipr, Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps Headquarters, Abuja.
The statement reads: “These affected officers comprise thirty one (31) dismissed for desertion, five (5) for scandalous behaviour, and seven (7) for patrol related misconduct.
“This action, just like others of its kind sends an unequivocal message because, the FRSC badge is a symbol of honour and responsibility. Any officer who chooses to violate the standards of this noble institution will face the full weight of the Corps’ disciplinary machinery.
“The Corps Marshal, FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, mni, described the action as a bold reaffirmation of the Corps’ zero tolerance stance against indiscipline and ethical violations.
“He stressed that the Corps remains a professional, paramilitary organisation guided by strict operational standards, and will not condone any behaviour capable of undermining public trust, institutional integrity, or the set objectives of the Corps.
“The Corps Marshal revealed that desertion represents a grave breach of service oath and operational responsibility, particularly in a safety critical organisation entrusted with protecting the lives of millions of road users daily. He further noted that scandalous behaviour and patrol misconduct directly erode public confidence and contradict the core values of discipline, transparency, and service excellence which the Corps upholds.
“To this end, the Corps wishes to reassure Nigerians that it will continue to intensify internal monitoring, strengthen supervisory frameworks, and promote ethical reorientation across all Commands nationwide. The Management remains resolute in building a professional workforce driven by integrity, discipline, and operational excellence.
“The Corps therefore calls on the motoring public to sustain their confidence in FRSC and to continue supporting its mandate of creating safer roads for all,” it also added.
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