Nigerians Kick as FRSC Demands Guns to Enforce Traffic Laws

• Some Nigerians have started reacting to the call by the FRSC Marshal Shehu Mohammed that the operatives should be armed
• Mohammed explained that the corps is facing a series of risks from traffic offenders, particularly regarding heavy-duty vehicles
• The FRSC boss made the call while speaking in a television interview on Thursday, September 25

Many Nigerians have kicked against the call by Shehu Mohammed, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), that the personnel of the road safety should be armed to be able to enforce traffic laws effectively.

Mohammed, while speaking on ARISE News on Thursday, September 25, maintained that equipping the corps with arms could be the only way to confront the numerous risks confronted by his officers on the highways, particularly regarding heavy-duty vehicles.

The FRSC boss explained that the corps is experiencing difficulties in enforcing traffic laws without what he referred to as "power of cohesion."

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Nigerians react to FRSC demands

However, some Nigerians have started reacting to the revelation. Below are some of their reactions:

Chief Nwachinemelu pointed out overlapping functions in traffic agencies in Nigeria:

"Integrate FRSC, NSCDC, and VIO into the Police Force. There is too much duplication of functions in Nigeria."

Dwealtharena condemned the call:

"Arming FRSC personnel would be a recipe for disaster. We need to focus on sustainable solutions that address the underlying issues, not just throw guns at the problem. Better training, equipment, and community engagement would be a more effective way to improve road safety and security. Let's prioritise citizen safety and well-being over knee-j3rk reactions!"

Samuel Onemu explains what the FRSC should be pushing for:

"This oga should be pushing for Speed cameras, CCTV, and drones to monitor reckless driving. Automated number plate recognition technology on the highway to track offenders. They don't even have breathalysers for alcohol tests. But what he needs most are machine guns."

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Dozie also condemned the call:

"First of all, you are not meant to have four men in a vehicle as a team. The two in the back seat are supposed to be for suspects or offenders, not regular officers. Secondly, your intent to use arms to stop road users is barbaric and shows poor reasoning. Why not instead implement a license plate recognition system to enforce the law in a modern and effective way? What might not have been traffic or road matters could escalate. Giving firearms could lead to misuse, especially in the hands of officers who are not fully trained or are trigger-happy."

Beta called for a smart way to tackle traffic law offenders:

"Must FRSC stop a truck on the highway. What happened to technology? Always looking for ways to extort and intimidate. Typical Nigerian. Simply take the vehicle registration number and get the details of the owner, then fine them for whatever law they defied. That's how it's done in advanced countries. Stop risking the lives of officers and Nigerians. Let's finish dealing with the Corrupt Nigeria Police and their extortion before you compound the woes."

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See the video of his interview here:

Source: Legit.ng