Attacks on FRSC officers unwarranted—Corps Marshal
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Dauda Ali Biu, has condemned the unjustifiable attacks on both FRSC personnel and operational vehicles. He described the attacks as unfortunate and uncalled-for, noting that they could have a demoralising effect on the general morale of the operatives. A statement signed by the Corps Public Education Officer, Bisi […]
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Dauda Ali Biu, has condemned the unjustifiable attacks on both FRSC personnel and operational vehicles.
He described the attacks as unfortunate and uncalled-for, noting that they could have a demoralising effect on the general morale of the operatives.
A statement signed by the Corps Public Education Officer, Bisi Kazeem, said the corps marshal made the statement while reacting to the recent attack on FRSC personnel carrying out their lawful duty of rescuing crash victims on Bauchi Road, Jos.
The crash involved a diesel-laden tanker that instantly went into flames, killing 13 people, injuring 10 and burning down a total of eight motor vehicles, six tricycles and two motorcycles.
The two teams detailed to carry out prompt rescue of the crash victims were ambushed by sympathisers and suspected hoodlums who came out in their hundreds, burning down one FRSC patrol vehicle, and damaging many parts of the ambulance that was to convey the injured victims to the hospital.
The attack also left three operatives with severe injuries.
The corps marshal, while sympathising with the victims of the crash, also called on the public to desist from further unprovoked attacks on FRSC personnel and its facilities both in the operational front and within its commands’ premises.