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FRSC CORPS MARSHAL ORDERS IMMEDIATE REFORM DRIVE, TARGETS INDISCIPLINE AND PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT ACROSS NATIONWIDE COMMANDS
In a sweeping move that signals zero tolerance for indiscipline and public misconduct, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, has unleashed a far-reaching internal reform drive aimed at recalibrating the culture, conduct and command structure of the Corps across the country. The directive, described by insiders as one of the most comprehensive internal resets in recent years, orders the immediate deployment of the Corps Management Team to field commands nationwide for a structured retreat and operational reorientation.
The message from headquarters is blunt: professionalism is not optional. According to the reform blueprint, the nationwide engagement will systematically reassess operational standards, tighten supervisory accountability and confront head-on all forms of incivility and unprofessional behavior toward members of the public. Sources say the Corps Marshal has made it unequivocally clear that any action capable of eroding public trust or tarnishing the Corps statutory mandate will attract swift and decisive sanctions.
The beat-by-beat reform agenda begins with internal recalibration. Commanding Officers across all formations have been directed to institutionalize renewed performance benchmarks, enforce strict compliance with the Corps code of conduct and standardize enforcement procedures to eliminate operational inconsistencies. But the shake-up goes beyond internal lectures and memos. In a bold transparency move, the Management Team will also interface directly with critical stakeholders and members of the public during the nationwide tour, seeking unfiltered feedback on service delivery, enforcement style and officer conduct on Nigerian roads.
Observers say this field-level engagement marks a strategic pivot toward citizen-centered road safety administration, where discipline within the ranks aligns with dignity in public interaction. At the heart of the reform is a firm warning: any personnel found culpable of misconduct, abuse of authority or actions capable of bringing the Corps into disrepute will face immediate disciplinary action in line with established regulations. The Corps Marshal is said to be pushing for a culture shift from mere enforcement to humane, professional and service-driven road safety management.
For an agency often at the frontline of public interface, the stakes are high. Roadside encounters shape perception. Perception shapes trust. And trust determines cooperation. By deploying his top management echelon into the field, Mohammed appears determined to consolidate discipline within the ranks while restoring and strengthening public confidence in the Corps as a responsive and people-oriented institution. If fully executed, the reform wave could redefine not just how the FRSC enforces traffic laws, but how it is seen, judged and trusted by millions of Nigerians navigating the nations highways daily.
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has convened an emergency security meeting following renewed bandit attacks and credible reports of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted along major highways in the state.
The high-level meeting, held on Friday at the Government House in Gusau, brought together heads of security agencies and key stakeholders to assess the deteriorating security situation and chart a coordinated response.
In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the emergency session was prompted by alarming security developments, particularly intelligence indicating the placement of IEDs on certain routes.
Governor Lawal directed security chiefs to urgently review the state’s security architecture and develop a clear, strategic operational framework aimed at curbing the growing threats. He emphasized the need for heightened vigilance, stronger intelligence gathering, and immediate coordinated countermeasures.
According to the statement, the meeting underscored the shared responsibility between the state government and security agencies in safeguarding lives and property across Zamfara.
The governor also urged security operatives to stay ahead of criminal elements, deny them operational freedom, and decisively neutralise emerging threats before they escalate further.
Governor Lawal extended his condolences to security personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty and commended their sacrifices. He equally sympathised with families and communities affected by the attacks, assuring them of continued government support.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to providing logistical, operational, and institutional backing to security agencies to strengthen their effectiveness in combating insecurity in the state.
A female officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has died following an accident during a “show of force” exercise in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
The tragic incident, which occurred on Saturday, was captured in a 58-second video that has since gone viral on social media.
In the footage, two operational vans belonging to the Corps’ Female Strike Force, also known as the Female Squad, were seen moving in formation. During a manoeuvre, the lead van reportedly ran over the officer, trapping her beneath the vehicle.
The video further showed fellow NSCDC personnel and bystanders scrambling to lift the van in an attempt to rescue the officer before she was rushed into a waiting ambulance.
Although the Corps is yet to release an official statement, NSCDC spokesperson, Afolabi Babawale, confirmed the fatality in a telephone conversation with TheCable.
The identity of the deceased officer has not been made public as of the time of filing this report. Babawale said a comprehensive statement would be issued to clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The development has sparked concerns about safety protocols during operational drills and is expected to trigger an internal review within the NSCDC.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reappointed Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi as the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for a fresh five-year term.
The reappointment took effect from Friday, February 27, 2026.
Dr Audi was first appointed to the position in 2021 by former President Muhammadu Buhari. His initial five-year tenure ended last Friday as he participated in activities marking the 2026 World Civil Defence Day at the NSCDC National Headquarters in Abuja.
He is expected to resume duties on Monday with a renewed mandate.
President Tinubu charged the NSCDC boss to reposition the Corps to play a more significant role in the nation’s security architecture, particularly as the police refocus on their primary responsibility of protecting citizens from banditry, kidnapping and terrorism.
Born on September 30, 1967, in Laminga Town, Nasarawa Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Dr Audi had his early education in the state before proceeding to Teachers’ College, Jengre, Plateau State, where he obtained a Teachers’ Grade II Certificate in 1987.
He later attended the College of Education, Akwanga, earning a Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) in 1992. He proceeded to Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Physical and Health Education in 1995.
In 2001, he obtained a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Calabar. He subsequently earned a PhD in Public Administration from Nasarawa State University in 2014, and a Master’s in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice (MLCJ) from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in 2019.
Dr Audi joined the NSCDC in November 1996 as a volunteer and, after completing his basic officer training in 1997, was deployed as a Divisional Officer in Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
He served in various state commands and, in 2007, was promoted to the rank of Commandant of the Corps and deployed to the Office of the Commandant-General at the National Headquarters in Abuja.