Mobile Court Convicts 34 Traffic Offenders in Cross River, FRSC Vows Zero Tolerance for Bribery and Road Violations
Calabar, Nigeria – July 30, 2025: The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has secured the conviction of 34 traffic offenders during a mobile court session held on the Calabar-Ikom Highway at Pamol, Cross River State, as part of its continued effort to uphold road safety and curb corruption on Nigerian highways.
According to a statement by the FRSC’s Public Education Officer, Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide, 35 motorists were prosecuted for 70 traffic-related offences. Of these, 34 were convicted, while one was discharged.
The court session, held under the jurisdiction of the Cross River Sector Command, is part of a larger enforcement initiative aimed at addressing growing non-compliance with traffic laws and holding erring drivers accountable.
One of the most disturbing findings during the trial was the prosecution of 12 motorists who attempted to bribe FRSC officials — a serious offense that underscores the Corps’ determination to stamp out corruption.
“This mobile court session is a clear demonstration of the Corps’ zero tolerance for traffic violations and unethical conduct that jeopardise public safety,” the statement read. “It sends a firm message that justice will be served and impunity will not be tolerated.”
Breakdown of the offences presented before the court include:
- 12 attempts to bribe FRSC officers
- 14 driver’s license violations
- 9 vehicle license violations
- 6 cases of non-installation of speed limiters
- 8 seat belt violations
- 7 cases of overloading
- 3 number plate violations
- 3 light/sign violations
- 2 tyre violations
- 2 fire extinguisher violations
- 1 case each of obstruction, failure to move over, and caution sign violation
These infractions, the Corps noted, pose serious threats to the safety of lives and property on the nation’s roads.
Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed commended the outcome of the mobile court and described the convictions as a major step in the campaign against both road recklessness and official corruption.
“The era of impunity is over. Our roads must be safe, and we are committed to that goal,” he said. “No offender will be shielded, no matter how highly placed. Officers have also been warned — there is no room for corruption or negligence in the FRSC.”
The Corps Marshal also called on the public to support the ongoing internal reforms by reporting any FRSC personnel who solicit or collect bribes. He encouraged motorists to use the FRSC mobile app, the 122 toll-free hotline, or report directly to the nearest FRSC office.
In his concluding remarks, Mohammed reiterated the FRSC’s resolve to strengthen partnerships with state governments to enhance road infrastructure, intensify public enlightenment campaigns, and remove hazards on major routes.
He urged drivers nationwide to obey traffic rules, maintain proper vehicle documentation, and embrace ethical conduct on the road, stressing that road safety remains a shared responsibility.
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