The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has strongly condemned a violent attack on his personnel by an armed motorist later identified as a security operative. The incident occurred during a routine traffic enforcement operation at the RS7.118 Idu Unit Command in Abuja.
Attack During Routine Patrol
According to a statement signed by Deputy Corps Commander and Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, on Friday, the unfortunate event took place on Thursday, 21 May 2026, at approximately 3:20 pm. An enforcement team on routine patrol flagged down a Toyota Carina driver for a suspected traffic violation. Instead of complying with lawful directives, the driver refused to stop and proceeded dangerously until he was eventually halted by traffic near the Command.
When the patrol team approached for routine checks of vehicle and driver documents, the offender became hostile, verbally aggressive, and resisted lawful enforcement procedures. Ohaeri noted that despite several tactical and professional attempts by FRSC personnel to de-escalate the situation, the offender escalated the confrontation by physically advancing toward officers and later drawing a pistol, which he fired twice within the vicinity of the Command.
Restraint and Professionalism
In the face of imminent danger to lives and property, the FRSC personnel acted with remarkable restraint, professionalism, and tactical discipline to swiftly disarm the assailant without loss of life. One Marshal sustained minor bruises during the process. The armed suspect was immediately handed over to the Nigeria Police Station at Life Camp, along with the firearm, ammunition components, and the vehicle involved.
Preliminary identification later revealed the suspect to be a personnel of the Department of State Services (DSS). The matter has since been transferred to the appropriate State Command for further investigation.
Call for Obedience to Traffic Laws
Corps Marshal Mohammed commended the courage, professionalism, and maturity displayed by his personnel, who resisted provocation and ensured the situation did not degenerate into chaos despite growing public outrage at the scene. He stated unequivocally that no individual, regardless of status, rank, or agency affiliation, is above the law. He stressed that security personnel are expected to lead by example through compliance with established traffic regulations and respect for constituted authority.
Mohammed further warned that firearms and official status must never be used as instruments of intimidation against law enforcement officers carrying out legitimate duties. The FRSC has called on all security agencies to continue strengthening inter-agency cooperation, mutual respect, and operational discipline in the collective interest of national security and public safety.
