The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said it successfully prosecuted 35 traffic offenders, convicting 34 and discharging one, during a mobile court session held along the Calabar–Ikom Highway at Pamol, Cross River State.
Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide in a statement issued Thursday said the Mobile Court session carried out under the general operational area of the Cross River Sector Command, saw a total of 70 traffic offences committed by 35 drivers brought before the court.
He said this is a significant step in curbing the growing disregard for road safety regulations by a section of the motoring public.
Ogungbemide noted that the most alarming revelations during the court session was the prosecution of 12 motorists who attempted to bribe FRSC operatives, a clear violation that the Corps views with utmost seriousness.
He noted that this decisive enforcement action was a clear reaffirmation of the Corps’ zero tolerance to traffic violations and corrupt practices that endanger lives and undermine national safety objectives.
Ogungbemide noted: “It also sends a strong message to the motoring public that indiscipline on our roads has never and will never be tolerated, as justice will always be served without compromise at all times.
“A comprehensive list of the offences prosecuted indicates that there were six failures to install speed limiter, 12 attempts to corrupt Marshal on duty, 14 drivers licence violation, 9 vehicle licence violation, 1 road obstruction, one failure to move over, 3 number plate violation, and 3 light sign violation.
“Others are: Seven overloading, 8 Seat belt use violation, 2 tyre violation, 2 fire extinguisher violation, as well as 1 caution sign violation.
“These acts are not only violations of traffic laws but also direct threats to the safety of lives and properties of all road users.
“Expectedly, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed has described the prosecution as a bold and commendable stance against corruption.”
According to him, The exercise reiterates that the Corps remains resolute in enforcing traffic laws with fairness, professionalism, and transparency.
Ogungbemide stressed that the era of impunity is over, saying the roads must be safe, as they pursue that goal relentlessly.
“We will not shield anyone from the consequences of their actions, no matter how highly placed. Our officers have been warned in clear terms, as such, there is no room for corruption or laxity in the discharge of duties,” he noted.