The Federal Road Safety Corps has warned Nigerian motorists to stop paying traffic fines directly to its officials.
The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, said fines must only be paid to approved banks and not into the hands of any officer.
In a statement released on Tuesday by the corps’ spokesperson, Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide, the FRSC boss made it clear that collecting or offering bribes is against the law. He said anyone caught doing so will face prosecution.
“Motorists are advised to comply with the law and pay their fines to designated banks, which are the only legitimate way to settle fines,” the statement read.
According to him, fines paid during road patrols are meant to go into the government’s Treasury Single Account. He explained that no officer has the right to collect cash from drivers.
Mohammed also said some drivers try to avoid the official process by offering money to FRSC operatives after committing traffic offences. He warned that the corps has zero tolerance for such illegal behaviour.
“This is because all fines generated through patrol operations are paid into the Treasury Single Account, not into the pockets of individuals,” he said.
He also warned FRSC officers not to ask for or accept bribes from road users. He encouraged the public to report any officer who does so.
People can report cases of bribery or corruption using the official email, [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]), or by using the FRSC Mobile App and the Flag-It anti-corruption App. He also shared their social media handles where people can make complaints.
Mohammed stressed that the corps will continue to ensure transparency and discipline in its operations, and urged Nigerians to help them fight corruption by reporting any wrongdoing.
