An Asokoro Magistrate Court in Abuja has sentenced one Nasiru Usman to two months’ imprisonment and ordered him to pay ₦300,000 in compensation for assaulting officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) while they were carrying out their statutory duties.
Delivering judgment on Thursday, June 11, 2026, His Worship Oniyangi found the defendant guilty of assaulting FRSC Marshals during enforcement operations, describing the act as a violation of lawful authority and public order.
The incident occurred on June 9, 2026, at Dutse Alhaji in Abuja, where Usman was initially arrested for traffic offences including failure to cover unstable materials and dangerous driving. According to court proceedings and investigative reports, the defendant resisted arrest and later attempted to forcefully retrieve his impounded truck from an FRSC facility.
In the course of the confrontation, he allegedly attacked two FRSC Marshals with a stone, inflicting injuries that required medical attention.
Following his arrest, the defendant was arraigned before the court, where evidence presented by the prosecution established his culpability, leading to his conviction and sentencing.
Reacting to the judgment, the Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, commended the judiciary for the swift dispensation of justice, describing the ruling as a strong deterrent against assaults on public officers performing lawful duties.
He reaffirmed that the FRSC remains committed to professionalism, civility, and respect for human rights in its operations, but warned that acts of violence, obstruction, or intimidation against its personnel would not be tolerated.
Mohammed further cautioned motorists and members of the public against resorting to self-help during enforcement encounters, urging that grievances be addressed through appropriate legal and administrative channels rather than violence.
The Corps Public Education Office said the ruling reinforces the legal protections afforded to enforcement officers and underscores the consequences of obstructing lawful traffic operations.
