The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has condemned an alleged armed attack on its personnel by a motorist identified as an operative of the Department of State Services, DSS, during a routine traffic enforcement operation in Abuja.
The agency, in a statement, said the incident occurred on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at about 3:20 p.m around the RS7.118 Idu Unit Command in Abuja when a Toyota Carina driver was allegedly flagged down by an FRSC patrol team over a suspected traffic offence.
“The driver was said to have refused to obey lawful directives to stop but continued driving recklessly until he was eventually trapped in traffic near the command,” the Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, said.
The situation degenerated when the officers allegedly approached the driver to conduct routine checks on the vehicle and driver’s documents, FRSC officials said.
The agency said the suspect became hostile, verbal abusive and resisted the enforcement process.
The Corps said that the suspect allegedly advanced toward officers before pulling out a pistol and firing two gunshots in the vicinity of the command, despite efforts by personnel to de-escalate the situation professionally.
“In the face of imminent danger to lives and property, the FRSC personnel demonstrated remarkable restraint, professionalism and tactical discipline to quickly disarm the assailant without loss of life. “One Marshal received minor bruises in the process,” the statement said.
The suspect was promptly arrested and handed over to officers at the Nigeria Police Force station in Life Camp with the firearm, ammunition components and the vehicle used in the incident.
“The preliminary findings later revealed that the suspect was a personnel of the DSS and the matter was transferred to the appropriate state command for further investigation,” the FRSC said.
Reacting to the development, the Corps Marshal commended the conduct of FRSC personnel during the incident, noting that they showed restraint and professionalism despite provocation and tension at the scene.
He said no one is above the law, regardless of their position or security agency.
“No one, regardless of their title, standing or affiliation to an agency, is above the law. Security personnel are expected to lead by example by adhering to the laid down traffic rules and respecting constituted authority,” the statement added.
The FRSC boss also warned against the abuse of firearms and official influence on law enforcement officers carrying out legitimate duties.
“Neither firearms nor official status should be used to intimidate law enforcement officers performing legitimate duties,” he said.
The Corps also called for more cooperation and mutual respect between security agencies in the interest of public safety and national security.
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