The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Marshal recently defended the need for officers to carry weapons, as part of a broader move to enhance the agency’s capacity for road safety management. This follows the House of Representatives’ passage of a bill that seeks to establish a special armed squad within the FRSC. The proposed legislation aims to amend the FRSC Act of 2007, granting officers the authority to bear arms and expanding their operational powers to manage road traffic more effectively, prevent accidents, and remove road obstructions. The bill has moved forward after receiving widespread support in its second reading.
The FRSC Marshal supports the measure, emphasizing that the enhanced responsibilities and the dangerous nature of some situations on the roads require better protection for officers.
