FRSC launches investigation after officers caught assaulting driver in Edo State

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has opened an urgent investigation following a viral video showing its officers in a physical altercation with a civilian driver in Abudu, Edo State, on October 25, 2025.

In a statement released earlier that day, the FRSC confirmed that the officers involved have been identified and summoned for questioning. The agency described the viral incident as “unacceptable and contrary to the Corps’ operational ethics,” emphasizing its commitment to transparency and accountability.

The circulating footage shows several uniformed FRSC officers—dressed in blue shirts and red caps—grappling with civilians near a patrol van in what appears to have been a routine traffic stop gone wrong. Onlookers can be heard shouting as tensions escalated, with one officer attempting to forcibly restrain the driver amid visible resistance.

The disturbing clip, which quickly spread across social media platforms, drew widespread condemnation from Nigerians who accused the Corps of excessive force and abuse of power. Some users called for stricter disciplinary measures and retraining of personnel, while others argued that motorists also share responsibility in de-escalating confrontations on the road.

In its official response, the FRSC assured the public that “appropriate actions will be taken after due investigation,” noting that such behavior undermines the Corps’ mission to ensure road safety through civil and lawful means.

This latest clash adds to a growing list of publicized confrontations between Nigerian enforcement agencies and citizens, where viral videos have become powerful catalysts for institutional response. Analysts say the FRSC’s prompt reaction reflects mounting pressure on government bodies to maintain public trust in an era of instant digital accountability.

As the investigation unfolds, Nigerians are once again reminded that the road to safer highways depends not only on enforcement—but on mutual respect, restraint, and professionalism from both sides of the steering wheel.