A Chief Magistrate Court in Jimeta, Yola, has sentenced one Nuhu Isah to six months imprisonment with the option of a N20,000 fine for intimidating officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and inciting passengers against them.
The FRSC spokesperson, Olusegun Ogungbemide, disclosed the judgment in a statement on Wednesday.
Ogungbemide stated that the verdict was delivered on Tuesday by Magistrate Mohammed Njidda, following an incident on Sunday where Isah filmed FRSC patrol team during their lawful duties.
“A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Jimeta, Yola, Adamawa State presided by His Worship, Mohammed Njidda on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, convicted and sentenced one Mr Nuhu Isah to 6 Months imprisonment with an option of N20,000:00 fine, for criminally intimidating FRSC Patrol team,” the statement read in part,” the statement read in part.
The Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, used the opportunity to highlight the agency’s commitment to road safety and called on the public to support their initiatives.
He condemned any actions that compromise the safety of road users and FRSC officials.
“The Corps Marshal calls on all road users to contribute their quota towards improving safety on the highway instead of engaging in acts inimical to safer road use.
“He emphasised the unwavering commitment of the FRSC towards creating safety on all Nigerian Roads and further reiterated that FRSC staff cannot be deterred by threats from miscreants,” Mohammed stated.
The FRSC urged Nigerians to cooperate with law enforcement agencies and avoid behaviours that threaten the safety and functionality of road safety operations.
The FRSC boss noted that the ruling serves as a warning to those who undermine the work of the FRSC, and reaffirmed the agency’s resolve to ensure the enforcement of road safety laws across the country.