Bill For Armed Federal Road Safety Corps Passes Second Reading In House Of Representatives.
A bill proposing the establishment of a special armed squad within the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has successfully passed its second reading at the House of Representatives. The legislation seeks to empower the FRSC by allowing its officers to carry arms, improving their ability to ensure road safety and effectively carry out their duties across the country.
The bill also includes additional provisions aimed at enhancing the overall operational capacity of the agency, positioning it to better manage road safety challenges and enforce traffic regulations. This legislative move is considered a crucial step towards addressing concerns related to road safety and law enforcement on Nigerian highways.
The proposal has generated significant interest, with supporters arguing that equipping the FRSC with arms will strengthen their authority, especially in high-risk areas where officers face threats to their safety. The bill will now move to the committee stage for further deliberations before its final passage.
More updates will follow as the bill progresses through the legislative process.
