FRSC Cracks Down on Traffic Indiscipline as Fake Soldier Among 254 Arrested in Abuja

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has intensified its fight against traffic violations in the Federal Capital Territory, arresting 254 offenders — including a man who impersonated a military officer — during a five-day clampdown codenamed Operation Restore Sanity IV.

The exercise, carried out between September 8 and 12 along the notorious Abuja–Nyanya corridor, uncovered a disturbing range of violations, from overloading and reckless driving to repeated offences by chronic violators.

Among those arrested was Hussaini Kabir, who shocked officials by not only committing multiple traffic offences but also parading himself as a member of the armed forces.

Kabir was handed a five-day community service sentence at Mambilla Barracks after being found guilty in a mobile court.

In total, offenders faced 563 charges, with the most common being seatbelt violations (129 cases), driving without valid licences (122), and overloading (111).

Others were booked for dangerous driving, traffic light breaches, and number plate infractions.

FRSC spokesperson, Olusegun Ogungbemide, said seven repeat offenders were also identified and sentenced to community service ranging from three hours to five days.

The crackdown was conducted in partnership with the Nigerian Army Brigade of Guards and the Nigerian Correctional Service, with mobile courts sitting in Nyanya and Karu.

Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed hailed the operation as part of a deliberate strategy to restore discipline on Nigerian roads, warning motorists to desist from reckless conduct.

“Similar exercises will be replicated nationwide to deter habitual violators and promote safer highways,” he said.

Data released by the Corps shows that between January and June this year, more than 290,000 traffic offenders were arrested nationwide for nearly 320,000 infractions.