By Adesakin Adefemi
A Magistrate Court in Asokoro, Abuja, has sentenced a motorist, Nasiru Usman, to two months imprisonment and ordered him to pay ₦300,000 in compensation after he assaulted Federal Road Safety Corps marshals during an enforcement operation.
His Worship Oniyangi delivered the judgment on Thursday, 11 June 2026, convicting Usman for attacking officers who were carrying out lawful duties at Dutse Alhaji. The court described the assault as an offence against the State and stressed that violence against public officers would not be tolerated.
The incident occurred on 9 June 2026 when Usman was arrested for traffic offences including failure to cover unstable materials and dangerous driving. Instead of complying with enforcement procedures, he attempted to forcefully remove his impounded truck from the FRSC facility.
During the attempt, Usman picked up a stone and launched a violent attack on two FRSC Marshals on duty. The officers sustained injuries that required immediate medical attention, according to investigations by the Corps.
Following his arrest, Usman was remanded and later arraigned before the Asokoro Magistrate Court. Evidence presented during the trial established his culpability, leading to his conviction on charges of assaulting public officers.
The Court imposed a two-month jail term and directed Usman to pay ₦300,000 as compensation to the victims. The ruling is seen as a strong deterrent to motorists who resort to aggression when confronted by law enforcement.
Reacting to the judgment, the Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, commended the Judiciary for the prompt dispensation of justice. He said the conviction affirms that attacks on FRSC personnel carrying out statutory responsibilities are serious offences.
Mohammed reiterated that while the Corps remains committed to professionalism, civility, and respect for human rights during enforcement, it will not tolerate violence, intimidation, or obstruction of its personnel.
He further warned motorists and members of the public against taking the law into their own hands. He advised that grievances arising from enforcement activities should be pursued through legal and administrative channels rather than through acts of aggression.
