Truck driver jailed after 15 hidden passengers discovered
Fifteen passengers were found concealed under a truck cover by the Federal Road Safety Corps during a recent operation. The truck driver, Umar Muhammadu, was arrested after officials uncovered the hidden individuals and motorcycles in the vehicle’s cargo bed. The Corps also reported a separate case in Abia State where another driver, Azubuike Dominic, was sentenced to prison for traffic violations. The FRSC emphasized its commitment to tackling dangerous road practices and warned motorists against concealing passengers or offering bribes.
What happened
- Umar Muhammadu was arrested after FRSC officials found 15 people and eight motorcycles hidden under a truck’s cargo cover.
- The driver allegedly tried to bribe an FRSC marshal and could not present a valid driver’s licence.
- The vehicle and its occupants were handed over to the police for further investigation and prosecution.
- In another incident, Azubuike Dominic was sentenced to one month in prison after being caught driving without a valid licence and attempting to escape custody.
- The FRSC reiterated its commitment to enforcing road safety regulations and warned against dangerous practices like overloading and bribery.
