Assault, Bribery, Abduction: FRSC Scores Major Legal Victory Against Rogue Motorist
In a country where road indiscipline often goes unchecked, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is drawing a firm line, proving that assaults on law enforcement will no longer be tolerated.
A traffic offender, Suleiman Abubakar, has been remanded at the Nasarawa Correctional Centre for seven days after pleading guilty to multiple offences, including assault and attempted abduction of an FRSC officer.
The incident occurred on Thursday, 16 April 2026, along the Nasarawa–Keffi route when Abubakar, driving a Toyota Previa (KMC 566CY), was stopped for overloading.
Further checks revealed he had no valid driver’s licence.
In a brazen attempt to evade arrest, the suspect allegedly offered a bribe to operatives of the RS4.33 Nasarawa Unit Command, an offer that was swiftly rejected.
Matters escalated dramatically when he forcefully abducted the patrol team leader while trying to flee.
The officer, however, resisted and successfully subdued the situation after the vehicle had travelled about three kilometres from the checkpoint.
Following his arrest, the suspect was handed over to the Nigeria Police, Nasarawa Division, while the vehicle was impounded. At his arraignment before a Magistrate Court, Abubakar pleaded guilty to all five charges.
The court subsequently ordered his remand, with judgement slated for 23 April 2026.
Reacting to the development, FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, commended the judiciary and reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to protecting its personnel and enforcing discipline on Nigerian roads.
The case marks another decisive step in the FRSC’s crackdown on lawless motorists, sending a clear warning that impunity on the roads will meet swift legal consequences.
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