The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned motorists to stop offering bribes to its patrol operatives. Corps Marshal Malam Shehu Mohammed gave the warning in a statement issued in Abuja. He said the public must pay fines to approved banks and not to individuals.
According to Mohammed, some drivers arrested for breaking traffic rules try to offer cash or other benefits to avoid penalties. He said this is illegal and against the core values of the FRSC. “Any motorist found attempting to bribe FRSC personnel will be arrested and prosecuted,” he said.
Mohammed stated that the FRSC remains committed to clean and transparent operations. He described bribery as completely unacceptable in the organisation. “The Corps does not, and will not tolerate any form of corruption whatsoever,” he added.
Drivers Urged to Pay Fines into Official Accounts
Motorists have been reminded to pay all traffic fines into designated bank accounts. These fines are meant to go directly into the federal government’s Treasury Single Account, not the pockets of individuals.
The FRSC said it has observed that many drivers try to avoid making these payments by offering money to patrol officers.
The Corps Marshal explained that such actions defeat the goal of enforcing traffic laws. “The Corps has had enough of motorists trying to circumvent the law by offering bribes,” he said. He also stressed that paying into official accounts is the only valid way to settle traffic offences.
In addition, Mohammed said that all personnel of the FRSC are under strict orders not to receive bribes or any form of gifts during patrol. He warned staff that anyone caught demanding money from motorists will face serious consequences.
Public Asked to Report Corrupt Officials and Unsafe Road Practices
Mohammed urged Nigerians to report FRSC officials who demand bribes. He explained that this can be done through several channels. The public can send emails to the agency, use the official FRSC mobile app, or report through the Flag-It anti-corruption app.
He also said citizens may use FRSC’s social media pages such as Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube to file complaints. “FRSC remains committed to upholding the law and maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism,” he stated.
The Corps Marshal also thanked Nigerians who have reported misconduct by patrol officers without taking the law into their own hands. He said such reports help the organisation take quick action and build public trust.
Mohammed finally called on road users to obey traffic laws at all times. He reminded the public that these rules cover the movement of people, animals, and goods on Nigerian roads.
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