We don’t fear baseless media attack – FRSC

The Kwara command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned traffic violators to desist from sponsoring spurious and baseless media reports to malign the agency.

Mr. Fredrick Ogidan, the Corps Commander in Charge of the State, gave the warning in Ilorin on Monday.

He emphasised that the corps would continue to discharge its duties without fear or favour in spite of the sponsored media attack.

According to him, the command is committed to reducing carnage on Nigerian roads by reducing Road Crashes and their attendant negative consequences.

He warned against the malicious and hasty generalisation of FRSC officers as corrupt and lawless for discharging their constitutional responsibilities.

“The culprits on our roads used to intimidate and bribe their ways and even corrupt staff on the road, which we have resisted.

“Their latest device of sponsoring newspaper publications will never dampen our morals, as we are not ready to look back on our enforcement drive.

“Our drastic action on enforcing our rules has resulted in a reasonable level of compliance as well as a reduction in Road Traffic Crashes and fatalities,” said the commander.

According to him, enforcement of traffic laws is the next step after a robust public enlightenment programme.

“Members of the public who are asked to give a bribe should resist and inform the command by simply identifying the Patrol Car Code, route, and location where they are stopped.

“Ensure you get the names of the patrol men, which are printed on their uniforms, for appropriate actions,” he said.

The commander, who lauded journalists for their support of the command, especially in reporting instances of traffic crashes, advised them to always balance their reports to avoid misleading the public.

Ogidan said FRSC is committed to serving the motoring public, assuring that law-abiding motorists have nothing to fear.