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.
A statement by the agency said the incident occurred on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at about 3:20 p.m. around the RS7.118 Idu Unit Command in Abuja, when an FRSC patrol team reportedly stopped a Toyota Carina driver over a suspected traffic offence.
According to the Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, the driver allegedly refused to obey lawful directives to stop and continued driving recklessly until he was eventually trapped in traffic close to the command.
FRSC officials said the situation escalated when officers approached the driver to carry out routine checks on the vehicle and driver’s documents.
The agency stated that the suspect became hostile, verbally abusive and resisted the enforcement process.
The Corps said despite efforts by personnel to calm the situation professionally, the suspect allegedly advanced toward officers before bringing out a pistol and firing two gunshots 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 immediately arrested and handed over to officers at the Nigeria Police Force station in Life Camp alongside the firearm, ammunition components and the vehicle involved in the incident.
The FRSC disclosed that preliminary findings later identified the suspect as a personnel of the DSS, adding that the matter had been transferred to the appropriate state command for further investigation.
Reacting to the development, the Corps Marshal praised the conduct of FRSC personnel during the incident, noting that they showed restraint and professionalism despite provocation and tension at the scene.
He stressed that no individual or security operative is above the law, regardless of rank or agency affiliation.
“No individual, regardless of status, rank, or agency affiliation, is above the law. Security personnel are expected to lead by example through compliance with established traffic regulations and respect for constituted authority,” the statement added.
The FRSC boss also warned against the misuse of firearms and official influence against law enforcement officers carrying out legitimate responsibilities.
“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 stronger cooperation and mutual respect among security agencies in the interest of public safety and national security.
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