- The federal government is reportedly considering giving approval for FRSC officials to carry weapons
- The commission is hopeful of getting the green light and has reportedly built an armoury in Abuja ahead of the approval
- Spokesperson of the commission Kazeem believes there is nothing wrong with it since they are entitled to arms by law
The federal government is said to be considering granting approval for officials of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) to carry arms, Punch reports.
According to the report, the commission is really looking forward to getting the approval and has begun setting up its own armoury somewhere in the federal capital city Abuja.
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FRSC spokesman Bisi Kazeem does not see anything wrong in arming officials of the commission since they were already entitled to do so by law.
The report recalled the popular report of FRSC chief marshal Boboye Oyeyemi saying several FRSC operatives were either shot dead by robbers or knocked down by hit-and-run drivers in 2016.
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This has raised worries at the commission over the safety of officials.
Recall that Legit.ng had reported the FRSC denying reports making rounds on social media that it had plans to arm its officials.
The commission said the rumour was being circulated by mischievous elements looking to foment disorder in the society.
Bisi Kazeem, FRSC head of media relations, explained the situation: “The Corps Marshal was lamenting the recent findings that 70 marshals lost their lives this year alone to some outlawed motorists.
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“He then stated that such a high number of losses could have been avoided if FRSC personnel were carrying arms as allowed by the law.
“But he quickly added that there is no immediate plan to implement the law allowing officials to carry arms.
“It’s unfortunate that some wicked people now took that to mean that he said officials are now being armed. It’s a figment of their imagination.”
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