FRSC Dismisses 43 Personnel Over Desertion, Misconduct
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has dismissed 43 personnel over various disciplinary offences, including desertion, scandalous conduct, and patrol-related misconduct.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, disclosed that 31 officers were dismissed for desertion, five for scandalous behaviour, while seven were disengaged for patrol misconduct.
According to the statement, the disciplinary action underscores the Corps’ commitment to maintaining professionalism and accountability within its ranks.
“In another applaudable development, the FRSC has taken decisive and uncompromising disciplinary action by disengaging 43 personnel from its service over acts bordering on desertion, scandalous conduct, and patrol misconduct,” the statement read.
The Corps emphasised that the FRSC badge represents honour and responsibility, warning that any officer who violates institutional standards would face strict disciplinary measures.
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Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed described the action as a reaffirmation of the agency’s zero-tolerance policy on indiscipline and ethical violations. He stressed that the Corps, as a professional paramilitary organisation, would not condone behaviour capable of undermining public trust, institutional integrity, or its statutory mandate.
Mohammed noted that desertion constituted a serious breach of the service oath, particularly for an organisation entrusted with safeguarding the lives of millions of road users across the country.
“Desertion represents a grave breach of service oath and operational responsibility, particularly in a safety-critical organisation charged with protecting road users daily,” he said.
He added that scandalous behaviour and patrol misconduct eroded public confidence and contradicted the Corps’ core values of discipline, transparency, and service excellence.
The FRSC, a paramilitary agency responsible for road traffic administration and safety management in Nigeria, operates a structured disciplinary system to address misconduct and enforce compliance with service rules.
In recent years, the Corps’ leadership has intensified efforts to strengthen internal accountability and professionalism, especially amid concerns over conduct during patrol operations and service delivery.
The latest dismissals, the statement noted, followed internal investigations and align with the agency’s sustained commitment to upholding integrity and restoring public confidence in its operations.
By PRNigeria
