The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), RS7.1 FCT Sector Command, has secured the conviction and sentencing of one Abubakar Halilu following his arraignment before the Chief Magistrate Court, Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, for multiple road traffic offences, including Dangerous Driving, Driver’s Licence Violation, Overloading, Assault on a Marshal on Duty, Seatbelt Use Violation and Resisting Arrest.
From the report, the defendant was arrested on Monday, 14 September 2026, at about 1100HRS during a Mobile Court operation at the Life Camp Unit Command, Abuja.
According to the Sector Command, Halilu, who was driving a Mitsubishi vehicle, was apprehended after allegedly committing the stated offences and subsequently assaulted an FRSC Marshal while resisting arrest.
The matter was thereafter brought before the court for prosecution.
Delivering judgment, His Worship Theresa, Magistrate of the Chief Magistrate Court, Wuse Zone 6, convicted the defendant and sentenced him to three weeks’ imprisonment at the Suleja Correctional Centre, with an option of ₦30,000 fine.
Expectedly, the Federal Road Safety Corps views the development as a clear affirmation of the rule of law and the importance of respecting lawful traffic enforcement procedures.
The Corps reiterates that its personnel are mandated to enforce road safety regulations in the interest of protecting lives and property, and will not tolerate acts of violence, obstruction or resistance against Marshals carrying out their lawful duties.
The Corps therefore urges motorists and other road users to comply with traffic regulations, cooperate with enforcement personnel and desist from conduct capable of endangering other road users or obstructing lawful enforcement operations.
The Corps remains committed to the promotion of safer roads through sustained public education, compliance monitoring and lawful enforcement.
Signed:
Osondu Ohaeri Fnipr Fcai
Corps Public Education Officer
Federal Road Safety Corps
National Headquarters, Abuja
[email protected]
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16 September, 2026.
