FRSC Corp Shehu Mohammed
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched its 2025 “Operation Zero Tolerance” nationwide crackdown to combat reckless driving and reduce road crashes during the busy festive season.
The initiative, which started on December 15, 2025, and will run until January 15, 2026, is a comprehensive, intelligence-driven operation aimed at ensuring safety on Nigerian roads.
In a bold move to curb accidents and improve road safety, FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, directed all Commanding Officers across the country to ensure the full deployment of personnel, patrol teams, and operational resources.
This decision, announced in a statement by Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide, reflects the Corps’ commitment to enforcing strict traffic discipline and protecting lives during the peak travel season.
“Our aim is clear,” said Mohammed. “We are determined to dominate the roads, prevent negligence, and ensure that every road user complies with traffic laws. Zero tolerance for compromise is our guiding principle.”
The operation places a strong emphasis on around-the-clock patrols, swift emergency responses, and the strategic management of traffic in high-risk areas such as major inter-state routes, crash-prone zones, and gridlock points. FRSC personnel will maintain visible presence to act as a deterrent to dangerous driving behaviors.
According to Mohammed, all FRSC formations are required to prioritize critical corridors, with an emphasis on maintaining optimal use of patrol vehicles, ambulances, and speed-limiting devices. He further stated that the operation is committed to holding operatives accountable, warning that any dereliction of duty or misconduct will lead to severe sanctions.
The Corps Marshal also outlined specific areas of focus:
Mixed Loading and Distractions: Strict enforcement will target vehicles that carry passengers, goods, or animals simultaneously, as well as drivers engaged in phone calls or other distractions while behind the wheel.
Public Safety Advocacy: In addition to law enforcement, the operation will involve extensive public education, with FRSC officers engaging with communities at motor parks, markets, religious centers, and public gatherings to raise awareness on road safety.
“The leading causes of fatal crashes—speeding, drunk driving, dangerous overtaking, overloading, and neglecting road signs—will be met with swift and decisive action,” Mohammed warned.
He also called for collaboration with construction companies working on major highways to alleviate roadblocks and clear bottlenecks that could add to the congestion during the festive season.
The Corps Marshal concluded by emphasizing the importance of cooperation with other security agencies, emergency responders, and transport unions.
He urged all road users to take personal responsibility for their safety and respect the authority of FRSC personnel.
“Together, we can ensure that the roads remain safe for everyone this holiday season,” he said.
