FRSC Raises Alarm Over Rising Misconduct, Urges Officers to Uphold Professional Standards

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has expressed deep concern over what it describes as a disturbing decline in discipline and professionalism within some of its field commands across the country.

Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed conveyed this concern during a sensitisation visit to the Anambra State Command in Awka on Tuesday. Represented by Winifred Chukwura, Assistant Corps Marshal and Commandant of the FRSC Academy, Udi, Enugu State, Mohammed revealed that recent operational reports have uncovered troubling trends of misconduct and unethical practices among certain personnel.

These include cases of abuse of authority, extortion, and reckless enforcement behaviour—developments the Corps Marshal described as both worrisome and unacceptable. He noted that such actions pose a serious threat to the credibility and integrity of the Corps.

According to Mohammed, these violations not only contravene the Corps’ regulations and core values but also erode public trust, which remains fundamental to the agency’s mandate.

“Every act of unprofessional conduct damages the image of thousands of disciplined officers and weakens the confidence Nigerians have built in the Corps over the years,” he said.

The Corps Marshal issued a strong warning that indiscipline and unethical behaviour would no longer be tolerated. He stressed that decisive steps are being taken to restore order, reinforce accountability, and strengthen command and control mechanisms across all formations.

He emphasized that extortion, harassment, and abuse of authority are not only illegal but also a betrayal of the oath sworn by personnel. Discipline and professionalism, he added, remain non-negotiable tenets of the service.

Mohammed called on officers and men to recommit themselves to the principles of integrity, fairness, and respect for human dignity in the execution of their duties.

In her remarks, the Anambra State Sector Commander, Mrs. Bridget Asekhauno, urged personnel to take the Corps Marshal’s charge seriously and align with the renewed focus on ethical conduct and operational excellence.