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Man jailed 6 months over mob action against FRSC team
A Chief Magistrate Court in Jimeta, Yola, Adamawa State presided by His Worship, Mohammed Njidda, yesterday, convicted and sentenced one Nuhu Isah to 6 Months imprisonment with an option of N20,000 fine, for instigating mob action against personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on patrol.
The defendant, a passer-by, had on January 5, 2025, while recording FRSC patrol team, intimidated and further instigated passengers to mob the FRSC team who were conducting their lawful duty consequent upon which he was apprehended and taken to court.
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FRSC Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed, in a statement, by the Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, called on road users to contribute their quota towards improving safety on the highway instead of engaging in acts inimical to safer road use.
Mohammed stressed the unwavering commitment of the FRSC towards creating safety on all Nigerian Roads and further reiterated that FRSC staff cannot be deterred by threats from miscreants.
He recalled that in line with her commitment towards ensuring free traffic flow and prompt response to emergencies during the festive period, FRSC deployed its entire workforce to man the nation’s highways.
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