Abuja court jails driver for assaulting FRSC officer

Crime Diary

ABUJA, Nigeria — 17 April 2026 (NPA) — An Abuja court has sentenced a driver, Abdulkadri Adamu, to two weeks’ imprisonment for attacking and injuring an operative of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) after refusing to comply with traffic directives.

In a statement on Friday, the FRSC said Adamu, who was driving an overloaded Nissan Almera with registration number YAB 796 EQ, resisted lawful arrest during a routine operation at ECWA Junction, Karu, on Thursday, 16 April 2026. Reports indicate that he violently engaged the patrol team leader, lifting and forcefully throwing him to the ground, causing serious injuries.

The injured officer was rushed to a medical facility in Karu, where he received emergency treatment, regained consciousness, and is undergoing further medical evaluation for suspected fractures.

Swift intervention by members of the public led to Adamu’s arrest and handover to the police. He was arraigned in court, where he did not deny the charges. The presiding judge found him guilty and sentenced him to a two-week remand, set to expire on 23 April 2026.

Reacting to the incident, FRSC Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed strongly condemned the assault, expressing concern over the rising trend of attacks on personnel. He reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to the safety and welfare of its officers, warning that aggression against FRSC operatives will be met with the full weight of the law.

Mohammed urged motorists to respect constituted authorities and cooperate with enforcement officers, stressing that FRSC personnel are on the roads to save lives and ensure safer highways for all Nigerians.