The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has dismissed 43 officers from service over offences bordering on desertion, scandalous conduct and patrol-related misconduct, in a move described as part of its zero-tolerance stance on indiscipline.
The Corps disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday by its Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, noting that 31 personnel were dismissed for desertion, five for scandalous behaviour, and seven for patrol misconduct.
The statement said the action underscored the Corps’ resolve to uphold discipline, professionalism and ethical standards within its ranks.
“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,” the statement read.
“These affected officers comprise 31 dismissed for desertion, five for scandalous behaviour, and seven for patrol-related misconduct.”
The Corps stressed that the dismissals were meant to send a strong signal to personnel about the sanctity of the FRSC uniform and the consequences of violating service rules.
“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,” Ogungbemide said.
Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed described the move as a reaffirmation of the agency’s zero-tolerance policy on indiscipline and ethical breaches, stressing that the organisation would not condone actions capable of eroding public trust.
“The FRSC, as a professional paramilitary organisation, will not tolerate any behaviour that undermines public trust, institutional integrity or the mandate of the Corps,” Mohammed said.
“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.”
He added that misconduct during patrol operations and other unethical behaviour were inconsistent with the values the Corps seeks to uphold.
“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 Corps Marshal stated.
“We will continue to strengthen our internal disciplinary mechanisms to ensure accountability, professionalism and ethical conduct across all ranks.”
The FRSC noted that the dismissals followed internal investigations and were in line with its internal control and disciplinary procedures, which are designed to address misconduct, breaches of service rules and actions capable of undermining public confidence.
The Corps reiterated its commitment to maintaining high professional standards and ensuring that officers adhere strictly to operational guidelines in the discharge of their duties nationwide.
