The Federal Road Safety Corps has issued a stern warning to its patrol officers, urging them to steer clear of bribery and unethical conduct while discharging their duties.
The newly appointed Zonal Commanding Officer of FRSC Zone RS12HQ, which covers Bauchi, Yobe, and Borno states, Assistant Corps Marshal Yakubu Mohammad, gave the directive on Friday in Bauchi shortly after assuming office.
Mohammad stressed that any officer found compromising their duties through corrupt practices would be sanctioned in line with the Corps’ disciplinary procedures. He also warned that both officers who accept bribes and members of the public who offer them would be prosecuted.
“We have mechanisms in place to detect and penalise any personnel involved in bribery or other unethical conduct,” he said. “It is important that our officers remain upright and committed to their responsibilities.”
He called on road users in the three northeastern states to support FRSC officials, especially as the rainy season sets in, stressing the need for increased vigilance, road safety awareness, and strict adherence to traffic regulations.
“I appeal to motorists to avoid dangerous practices such as speeding, overloading, and the use of unfit vehicles,” Mohammad advised. “Safety should be everyone’s priority.”
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The zonal commander also revealed that the Corps, under the leadership of Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed, is working on a strategy that will reward compliant officers and sanction erring ones.
“We are adopting a policy of consultation, where officers are engaged and held accountable through a structured system of reward and punishment,” he stated.
As part of efforts to improve road safety, Mohammad encouraged drivers to download and utilise the FRSC mobile app, which offers real-time updates and tools to monitor vehicle speed and other safety measures.
He further advised motorists to routinely check their blood pressure and eyesight to ensure they are medically fit to drive, adding that health-related issues can significantly impair driving performance.
“Our commitment remains unwavering in the areas of public sensitisation, timely rescue services, and the enforcement of road traffic laws,” Mohammad said.
He assured residents of Bauchi, Yobe, and Borno that the FRSC would continue to collaborate with other security agencies to ensure safer roads.
ACM Yakubu Mohammad takes over from ACM Jeol Dagwa, who has been reassigned to the FRSC National Headquarters in Abuja as the Assistant Corps Marshal for Administration.
Before his new appointment, Mohammad served as the Assistant Corps Marshal in charge of Administration at the FRSC headquarters.
