…set to honour Corps for rejecting bribes 120 times in August
…inducts OAUTHC CMD, Pharmacist as Special Marshal for interventions
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Osun State has cautioned drivers, passengers, and other road users against attacking its personnel or attempting to offer them bribes while on duty.
Sector Commander, Mr. Leye Adegboyega, gave the warning on Thursday during the investiture of the Chief Medical Director of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), Prof. John Okeniyi, and pharmaceutical industrialist, Dr. Sam Olawoye, as Honourary Special Marshals at the state command headquarters.
Adegboyega condemned a recent attack on FRSC operatives by members of the Allied Truck Transport Association of Nigeria (ATTAN), noting that the perpetrators have since expressed regret and are now engaging in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
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He stressed that the commission maintains strong collaboration with sister security agencies across the state to support its operations and curb future assaults on personnel.
The sector commander also warned motorists against offering bribes to officers, revealing that one of his men rejected attempts at bribery 120 times in August alone.
“He will be honoured for his integrity,” Adegboyega said.
On the investiture, Adegboyega commended Prof. Okeniyi and Dr. Olawoye for their continuous support to the corps, which, he said, justified their recognition as Honourary Special Marshals.
Speaking at the event, Prof. Okeniyi highlighted the dangers of road crashes, pointing out that statistics show they claim more lives annually than COVID-19.
Similarly, Dr. Olawoye warned against drug abuse while driving, describing the mix of substance use and road activities as a “disastrous combination” that endangers lives.