By Ayorinde Oluokun
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has alleged gun attack on its personnel by a motorist who was later identified as an operative of Department of State Services, DSS in Idu area of Abuja.
Osondu Ohaeri, FRSC Public Education Officer revealed the violent attack in a statement on Friday.
According to the statement, armed motorist who was later identified as a DSS shot at the FRSC personnel during a routine traffic enforcement operation at the RS7.118 Idu Unit Command, Abuja on Thursday, 21 May 2026, at about 3:20pm,
He said the enforcement team had flagged down a Toyota Carina being driven by the driver for suspected traffic violation, but he refused to stop and proceeded dangerously until he was eventually held up by traffic close to the Command.
Ohaeri said when the the patrol team approached him for routine checks inside the traffic hold up, he became hostile, verbally aggressive, and resisted lawful enforcement procedures.
The driver, according to the statement escalated the confrontation by physically advancing toward officers and later drawing a pistol, which he fired twice within the vicinity of the Command.
FRSC said in the face of imminent danger to lives and property, its personnel acted with remarkable restraint, professionalism, and tactical discipline to swiftly disarm the assailant without loss of life.
However, one FRSC Marshal sustained minor bruises during the process.
Ohaeri added that the driver was immediately handed over to the Nigeria Police Station at Life Camp alongside the firearm, ammunition components, and the vehicle involved.
“Preliminary identification later revealed the suspect to be a personnel of the Department of State Services (DSS), he said while adding that the matter has since been transferred to the appropriate State Command for further investigation.
Ohaeri quoted the FRSC Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed as strongly condemning the violent attack carried out against personnel of the Corps.
Mohammed also commended the courage, professionalism, and maturity displayed by its personnel who resisted provocation and ensured that the situation did not degenerate into chaos, despite growing public outrage at the scene.
“He further stated unequivocally that no individual, regardless of status, rank, or agency affiliation, is above the law. Security personnel are expected to lead by example through compliance with established traffic regulations and respect for constituted authority.
“Firearms and official status must never be used as instruments of intimidation against law enforcement officers carrying out legitimate duties.
“The Corps therefore calls on all security agencies to continue strengthening inter-agency cooperation, mutual respect, and operational discipline in the collective interest of national security and public safety,” Ohaeri said.
