Dare Babalola
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Malam Shehu Mohammed, has commended the Nigerian Army and Nigeria Police Force for their swift response in foiling a recent attack on the Benin Toll Gate Unit Command Office, showcasing effective inter-agency collaboration in maintaining security.
An attack occurred on Thursday at the RS5.12 Benin Toll Gate Unit on the Benin-Lagos Expressway, after a crash involving two trucks.
A truck driver died in the crash, while FRSC personnel were critically injured; one officer later died despite medical efforts.
“In the aftermath of the crash, an angry mob besieged and vandalised the Unit Command formation. However, the prompt response by security agencies helped to restore order and prevent further escalation,” Mohammed said in a statement issued on Friday by the FRSC spokesman, Olusegun Ogungbemide, in Abuja.
The Corps Marshal condemned the attack on FRSC personnel and facilities as “deeply regrettable and unacceptable,” emphasising that the operatives were on lawful duty to save lives.
He also condoled with the families of the deceased driver and the fallen officer, as well as the entire FRSC community.
Mohammed ordered a thorough investigation into the crash and mob attack, vowing that those responsible will face justice.
The FRSC boss reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to ensuring safer roads for all Nigerians and called on the public to remain calm, law-abiding, and supportive of its activities.
