By Sarah Momoh
Abuja, Nigeria | July 4, 2025
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strict enforcement of traffic laws, following the sentencing of four habitual traffic offenders to a combined 35 days of community service by a Mobile Court sitting in Nyanya, within the Federal Capital Territory.
This was contained in a statement signed by Olusegun Ogungbemide, Assistant Corps Marshal Corps Public Education Officer Federal Road Safety Corps Headquarters, Abuja
According to the statement, while delivering judgment in the landmark case, Presiding Magistrate, His Worship Maryam Alhaji, found the defendants guilty of various traffic violations contrary to the FRSC Establishment Act 2007 and Section 460(2) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015.
Breakdown of Sentences:
John Emenu, a repeat offender, was convicted for dangerous driving and driver’s licence violation. He received 7 days of community service at the FRSC National Headquarters.
Ekpo Chukwunonso was found guilty of attempting to bribe an FRSC official and sentenced to 7 days of community service at the Corps’ FCT Sector Command.
John Doe, convicted for multiple offences including dangerous driving, obstruction, and route violation, received the harshest sentence of 14 days community service at the Corps headquarters.
Ajayi Adewoye, another repeat offender, was found guilty of overloading and failure to use seatbelts, and sentenced to 7 days of service at the Nigeria Correctional Service Headquarters.
The Mobile Court proceedings followed a special enforcement operation by FRSC operatives aimed at curbing rampant disregard for traffic laws.
Corps Marshal Issues Stern Warning
Reacting to the ruling, Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed commended the court’s firmness and declared the judgment a clear warning to defiant motorists. He emphasized that the FRSC, in partnership with the judiciary, will ensure traffic violators are not only apprehended but also face the full weight of the law.
“This judgment should serve as a strong deterrent to others. The era of impunity is over,” Mohammed said.
“The FRSC will not condone indiscipline, assault on personnel, or lawlessness on our roads. Our special patrols and enforcement activities will be intensified nationwide.”
He further assured the motoring public of continuous efforts to enhance road safety, safeguard lives, and promote orderly road use across the country.
