The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) issued a warning to motorists and the public after a marshal was attacked in Edo State. The alert was delivered in a statement read by Corps Public Education Officer Mr Osondu Ohaeri on Thursday in Abuja, citing the recent arrest of a suspect linked to the assault.
According to Marshal Malam Shehu Mohammed, the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, April 11, when a patrol from RS5.1 Edo Sector Command stopped a vehicle for a seat‑belt violation. "In defiance, the driver fled the scene while an FRSC marshal was still engaged in enforcement, and later mobilised a group of commercial tricycle operators who attacked the officers." During the clash, the marshal was pushed into a gutter and beaten, and the team leader was also physically attacked. The suspect initially escaped but was later tracked and apprehended with the help of the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services. "The suspect has confessed to the crime and expressed remorse for his actions," the corps marshal said.
Mohammed praised the swift response of the security agencies and reiterated that assault on law‑enforcement officers is a serious criminal offence. "While we acknowledge the suspect's remorse, the law will take its course," he added. The injured marshal is in stable condition receiving medical care, and the FRSC affirmed its commitment to work with stakeholders to identify, apprehend and prosecute anyone who attacks its personnel.
FRSC Marshal Malam Shehu Mohammed's firm warning makes clear that violence against traffic officers will be met with full legal action. Ordinary Nigerians who ignore FRSC directives now face the risk of prosecution, not just a reprimand. Cooperation with the corps and using proper complaint channels become essential to avoid becoming entangled in criminal proceedings.
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