Pistol recovered from the DSS operative, during a routine traffic enforcement operation at the RS7.118 Idu Unit Command, Abuja.
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed has strongly condemned the violent attack carried out against personnel of the Corps by an armed motorist who was later identified as a Department of State Services (DSS) operative, during a routine traffic enforcement operation at the RS7.118 Idu Unit Command, Abuja.
A statement on Friday by the FRSC spokesman, Deputy Corps Commander (DCP) Osondu Ohaeri, said the unfortunate incident occurred on Thursday, 21 May 2026, at about 3:20pm, when an enforcement team on routine patrol flagged down a Toyota Carina driver for suspected traffic violation.
However, the driver reportedly refused to stop and drove recklessly until he was forced to a halt by traffic congestion near the command.
DCP Ohaeri said: “Upon approach by the patrol team for routine checks of vehicle and driver documents, the offender became hostile, verbally aggressive, and resisted lawful enforcement procedures.
“Despite several tactical and professional attempts by FRSC personnel to de-escalate the situation, the offender escalated the confrontation by physically advancing toward officers and later drawing a pistol, which he fired twice within the vicinity of the Command.
“In the face of imminent danger to lives and property, FRSC personnel acted with remarkable restraint, professionalism, and tactical discipline to swiftly disarm the assailant without loss of life. One Marshal sustained minor bruises during the process.
“The armed suspect 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).
The FRSC spokesman said the matter has since been transferred to the appropriate State Command for further investigation
The Corps Marshal 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.
According to him, firearms and official status must never be used as instruments of intimidation against law enforcement officers carrying out legitimate duties.
The Corps therefore called 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.
