FRSC removes 43 officers for misconduct and desertion
The Federal Road Safety Corps has dismissed 43 personnel for various offences, including desertion, scandalous conduct, and patrol misconduct. According to a statement from Corps Public Education Officer Olusegun Ogungbemide, the action is part of the agency’s commitment to upholding discipline and ethical standards. Shehu Mohammed, the Corps Marshal, emphasized that the FRSC maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards indiscipline. The agency reiterated its dedication to professionalism and public trust.
What we know
- The FRSC dismissed 31 officers for desertion, five for scandalous behaviour, and seven for patrol-related misconduct.
- Olusegun Ogungbemide stated that the action sends a clear message about the agency’s standards.
- Shehu Mohammed described the dismissals as a reaffirmation of the Corps’ zero-tolerance stance on indiscipline.
- The FRSC emphasized that desertion and misconduct undermine public confidence and the agency’s core values.
- The dismissals followed internal investigations and align with the Corps’ disciplinary policies.
