FRSC Arrests Over 1,600 Motorists In 11 States During Enforcement Drive
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has arrested more than 1,600 motorists across 11 states during the first phase of its special enforcement operation, tagged Operation Guduma.
The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, disclosed this on Wednesday in Makurdi, Benue State, during the official flag-off of the operation’s second phase.
Mohammed, who was represented by the Corps Commander, Christopher Kuje, said the first phase was conducted between May 18 and May 22, with motorists apprehended for various traffic offences subsequently prosecuted.
He revealed that some offenders caught using fake diplomatic number plates were handed over to the Department of State Services (DSS) for further investigation.
According to him, Operation Guduma, a Hausa word meaning “hammer,” reflects the Corps’ resolve to take decisive action against traffic offenders, particularly those whose activities could pose threats to national security.
The Corps Marshal explained that the second phase commenced on November 2 and would run for five days, ending November 6, with enforcement activities taking place simultaneously in Benue and 11 other states.
He said the operation would focus on motorists using fake, covered, defaced or expired number plates, as well as vehicles operating without registration plates.
Other offences targeted include overloading of passengers, animals and goods, alongside other traffic violations.
Mohammed warned that vehicles without genuine registration number plates could pose serious security risks, as their owners and users would be difficult to identify or trace when linked to criminal activities.
He added that personnel from the FRSC National Headquarters had been deployed to supervise the exercise in collaboration with state commands and other security agencies.
The Corps Marshal further stressed that enforcement would continue at the state level beyond the conclusion of the special operation.
Earlier, the Benue State Sector Commander, Victory Kayode-Oni, urged motorists to ensure their vehicles were roadworthy and that all relevant documents were valid and complete before embarking on any journey.
She cautioned that violations of traffic regulations would attract appropriate sanctions, advising motorists to prioritise safety and comply with road traffic laws.
