The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) announced to have arrested about 290,887 road traffic offenders across the country between January and June 2025. This figure was disclosed by the Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, during a press briefing held in Abuja.
According to Mohammed, the arrests were linked to 319,798 traffic offences recorded during the same period. He said that in the first half of 2024, the corps had arrested 250,720 offenders for 271,895 traffic violations, showing a notable 16 per cent increase in the number of offenders and a 14.9 per cent rise in traffic violations in 2025.
While some may view the growing number of arrests as a negative sign, the Corps Marshal clarified that it should not be seen as a failure of the organisation. Instead, he said it shows that the FRSC is becoming more alert and efficient in its road safety enforcement duties.
“The increase in the percentage of arrests and offences does not reflect FRSC as a weakened institution,” Mohammed explained. “On the contrary, it affirms that the corps is more vigilant and responsive to ensuring safety through visible enforcement.”
Mohammed gave more insight into the level of road activity in the country. He said that over 30 million passengers travelled across Nigeria’s roads during the first six months of 2025, using around 2.3 million vehicles on the national road network.
He pointed out that the high number of commuters and vehicles had a direct impact on the number of road users violating traffic rules. This also placed a greater burden on the FRSC personnel who are responsible for keeping the roads safe.
Giving more details, he said that Anambra and Kano States alone accounted for more than 6.5 million passengers, making up 22 per cent of the total number of road users recorded during the period.
“These figures clearly demonstrate that the scale of road usage was quite high, with attendant pressure on the road infrastructure and on our workforce,” he stated.
Despite these pressures, the Corps Marshal maintained that the FRSC remains strong and focused.
“Let me state unequivocally that the FRSC is not overwhelmed,” he declared. “The corps is a resilient and committed agency, rising to meet up with the growing national challenge with professionalism and innovation.”
He also reminded journalists that the FRSC leadership had promised to reform and strengthen the corps across various areas. According to him, the agency remains “relentless” in its efforts to meet the strategic safety goals of the present administration.
Looking forward, the Corps Marshal said the FRSC would introduce stricter enforcement operations for the rest of the year. This includes increased Mobile Court activities and special monitoring patrols to deal with reckless and repeat offenders on the highways.
“It is expected that these measures will impact positively on driver behaviour and improve general road safety,” he said.
He also emphasised that road accidents are a national challenge and require cooperation from all stakeholders, including law enforcement, road users, and the general public.
“As we move into the third quarter of 2025, I charge all Commanding Officers to intensify field operations, maintain discipline, and uphold the core values of the corps,” Mohammed said.
He reassured Nigerians that the FRSC would continue to carry out its statutory responsibilities without compromise, and urged Nigerians to speak out when they witness dangerous or reckless driving.
“We shall continue to demonstrate in words and in deeds that the FRSC is committed to achieving its statutory mandate,” he added.
“I call on all stakeholders and the motoring public to speak out in the face of reckless conduct on our roads as we journey towards achieving the vision for zero traffic-death in Nigeria,” he said.
