FRSC arrests six officers for taking bribes from motorists
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has arrested six of its personnel for allegedly accepting bribes while on official duty.
The corps marshal, Shehu Mohammed, disclosed this in an interview with journalists on Saturday in Abuja.
The arrested officers were apprehended by the Corps Marshal’s Special Intelligence Squad.
Mr Mohammed said that the corps would not condone any form of bribery, corruption, or other nefarious acts among its officers, stressing that the integrity of the organisation remained paramount.
“The personnel were arrested in two patrol teams operating under the Gwagwalada and Abaji Unit Commands in the Federal Capital Territory.
“A total of N39,600 was recovered from the officers, allegedly extorted from unsuspecting motorists,” he said.
Mr Mohammed disclosed that officers in the Abaji team were found using a Point of Sale (PoS) operator to collect money from road users.
He stated that the affected personnel would be dismissed from service after the completion of the investigation process, in accordance with FRSC regulations.
The corps marshal also cautioned members of the public against offering bribes to FRSC officials and encouraged them to report any officer who demands money from motorists.
He urged the public to use the FRSC mobile app or the Corps’ toll-free emergency line, 112, to report such misconduct.
(NAN)
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