A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Jimeta, Yola, Adamawa State presided by His Worship, Mohammed Njidda today 7th of January 2025 convicted and sentenced one Mr Nuhu Isah to 6 Months imprisonment with an option of N20,000:00 fine, for criminally intimidating FRSC Patrol team.
According to a press statement signed by Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer FRSC, Mr Olusegun Ogungbemide the defendant; a passer-by, had on 5th of January 2025 while recording FRSC Patrol team intimidated and further instigated passengers to mob the FRSC team who were conducting their lawful duty consequent upon which he was apprehended and taken to court.
Seizing the opportunity to educate Nigerians on the importance of safety while on the highways, the Corps Marshal, FRSC, Shehu Mohammed has called on all road users to contribute their quota towards improving safety on the highway instead of engaging in acts inimical to safer road use.
He emphasised the unwavering commitment of the FRSC towards creating safety on all Nigerian Roads and further reiterated that FRSC staff cannot be deterred by threats from miscreants.
It may be recalled that in line with her commitment towards ensuring free traffic flow and prompt response to emergencies during the festive period, FRSC deployed its entire workforce to man the nation’s highways.
