FG approves arms-bearing for the men and officers of FRSC

The FG has approved arms-bearing for the
men and officers of the Federal Road Safety
Corps, following upsurge in violent attacks and
killing of some of its operatives during
legitimate duties.
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This is coming on the sad revelation that the
Corps has lost over 70 of its personnel in
2016 alone as a result of violent attacks by
motorists at the course of duties on highways.
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Corps Marshal and Chief Executive of FRSC, Dr
Boboye Oyeyemi, made this known on Friday
in Abuja at the end of year management
strategy session as a way to assess the Corps
stewardship as well as ensuring effective
service delivery.
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He noted that the FRSC Establishment Act
gives power to the corps to bear arms and
that the FG had earlier approved that, with
about 5,000 personnel already undergoing
training on firearms. Crdt: Tribune