The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has terminated the service of 43 personnel over various disciplinary violations, including desertion, scandalous conduct, and patrol-related misconduct.
In a statement released on Thursday, the Corps’ Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, confirmed the dismissals, detailing that 31 officers were removed for desertion, five for scandalous behaviour, and seven for misconduct during patrol duties.
The statement read in part, “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. These affected officers comprise 31 dismissed for desertion, 5 for scandalous behaviour, and 7 for patrol related misconduct. This action, just like others of its kind, sends an unequivocal message because the FRSC badge is a symbol of honour and responsibility. Any officer who chooses to violate the standards of this noble institution will face the full weight of the Corps’ disciplinary machinery.”
Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed described the move as a reaffirmation of the FRSC’s zero-tolerance policy toward indiscipline and breaches of ethics. He stressed that the Corps, as a professional paramilitary organisation, would not condone actions that compromise public trust, institutional integrity, or its core mandate.
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“Desertion represents a grave breach of service oath and operational responsibility, particularly in a safety-critical organisation entrusted with protecting the lives of millions of road users daily,” Mohammed noted. “Scandalous behaviour and patrol misconduct directly erode public confidence and contradict the core values of discipline, transparency, and service excellence which the Corps upholds.”
The FRSC, responsible for road traffic administration and safety in Nigeria, operates a strict disciplinary system to address breaches of conduct and uphold professionalism. The recent dismissals follow internal investigations and underscore the Corps’ ongoing commitment to accountability, ethical behaviour, and operational excellence.