The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Shehu Mohammed, has issued a stern warning to officers, declaring discipline and professionalism non-negotiable across commands.
Speaking in Owerri on Tuesday, Mohammed formally delivered his charge, clarifying expectations, addressing operational lapses and demanding strict ethical compliance throughout the corps.
Represented by Corps Commander, corps headquarters, Mr Babatunde Kazeem, he lamented a disturbing decline in discipline, professionalism and effective control in several field commands nationwide.
He said indiscipline had manifested in misconduct, unethical practices, abuse of authority, extortion and reckless enforcement behaviour that erodes public trust.
Describing such conduct as “unacceptable”, he stressed the corps was established not merely to enforce traffic laws, but to save lives and serve with integrity.
He said: “Professionalism is not optional in this corps; it is mandatory.
“The public must see us as firm but fair, authoritative yet humane, enforcing the law without fear or favour, never for personal gain or intimidation.
“Discipline will be strengthened, accountability enforced, ethical standards upheld, commendable conduct rewarded and violations sanctioned with fairness and firmness.”
Imo Sector Commander, Mr Oji Udensi, thanked the Corps Marshal for “strengthening command and control in all FRSC formations”.
He described the initiative as “a decisive step towards consolidating self-discipline and staff reorientation to strengthen public confidence in the corps”.
Udensi urged motorists to remain law-abiding and cooperate with the FRSC as it continues to discharge its constitutional responsibilities.