The Federal Highway Security Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the dying of 5 of its officers in September 2025 after being knocked down by reckless motorists whereas on responsibility.
Based on an announcement issued on Tuesday by the Corps Public Schooling Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, the incidents occurred throughout 5 formations of the Corps inside the month.
The officers had been killed in separate crashes recorded on September 6 in Ekiti Sector Command; September 8 in Ogun Sector Command; September 15 in Taraba Sector Command; September 19 alongside Jos By-Cross Unit Command; and September 24 in Obollo Afor Unit Command.
FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, who described the deaths as “grievously saddening,” ordered that each one drivers accountable be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the regulation to function deterrence.
“These should not mere statistics. They had been fathers, moms, brothers, sisters, and breadwinners whose lives had been lower brief within the line of responsibility whereas safeguarding Nigerian roads,” the assertion learn.
The Corps Marshal expressed concern over the rising hazards confronting FRSC personnel, noting that past rushing automobiles, operatives are additionally more and more uncovered to violent assaults, kidnapping, and focused assaults.
He warned that the Corps would not tolerate acts that endanger its employees, stressing that offenders will face extreme authorized penalties.
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Whereas commiserating with the households of the deceased, Mr Mohammed urged Nigerians to honour the reminiscence of the fallen officers by respecting visitors legal guidelines and displaying regard for FRSC personnel on responsibility.
He additionally directed operatives nationwide to intensify their alertness and prioritise private security.
As well as, the Corps is stepping up engagements with related authorities to reinforce safety for its officers and installations.
“The FRSC will proceed to safeguard lives on Nigerian highways, however the security of our personnel should equally be assured,” he stated.
