RismadarVoice Reporters, May 22, 2026
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has condemned an alleged armed attack on its personnel by a motorist identified as an operative of the Department of State Services (DSS) during a routine traffic enforcement operation in Abuja.
According to a statement issued by the Corps, the incident occurred on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at about 3:20 p.m. around the RS7.118 Idu Unit Command area, when an FRSC patrol team stopped a Toyota Carina driver over a suspected traffic offence.
The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, said the driver allegedly refused to comply with lawful instructions to stop and continued driving recklessly before being eventually trapped in traffic near the command.
Officials said the situation escalated when FRSC personnel approached the driver for routine checks on the vehicle and driver documentation.
The agency alleged that the suspect became hostile, verbally abusive, and resisted enforcement procedures.
Despite attempts by officers to de-escalate the situation, the suspect was said to have advanced toward personnel before allegedly pulling out a pistol and firing two shots within the vicinity of the command.
“In the face of imminent danger to lives and property, FRSC personnel acted with remarkable restraint, professionalism, and tactical discipline to swiftly disarm the assailant without loss of life. One Marshal sustained minor bruises during the process,” the statement said.
The suspect was subsequently arrested and handed over to the Nigeria Police Force at the Life Camp division, along with the firearm, ammunition components, and the vehicle involved in the incident.
The FRSC said preliminary findings identified the suspect as a DSS operative, adding that the matter had been transferred to the relevant authorities for further investigation.
Reacting to the development, the Corps Marshal commended the conduct of FRSC personnel, describing their response as disciplined and professional despite the tense situation.
He stressed that no individual, regardless of status or agency affiliation, is above the law, warning against the misuse of firearms or official influence against law enforcement officers.
“Firearms and official status must never be used as instruments of intimidation against law enforcement officers carrying out legitimate duties,” he stated.
The Corps also called for improved inter-agency cooperation and mutual respect among security organisations in the interest of public safety and national security.
