Recall that there is a news circulating around about the The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to have said that there is a need for its personnel to bear firearms in discharging their duties, considering the level of security challenges across the country.
The Corps Marshal, Mr Dauda Biu, made this known on Saturday while inaugurating 1,762 personnel of the corps who just concluded their four-month basic course at the Nigerian Army Training Centre (NATRAC), Kontagora, Niger.
Biu, who was represented by Shehu Zaki, a Deputy Corps Marshal, said that the measure would ensure adequate protection for the personnel who were often attacked in the course of duty by some road users or suspected criminals who take advantage of the security challenges in the country.
However , The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC has debunked a report that said the Corps Marshal is seeking the permission of the Federal Government for the personnel of the Corps to bear arms.
A statement on Sunday signed by Bisi Kazeem, fsi, Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer, FRSC, said “the eronous statement credited to the representative of the Corps Marshal at the Passing Out Parade of Cadets at the Nigerian Army Training Centre (NATRAC) .Kotangora, Niger State , does not reflect the current position of the Corps Marshal and the management team.”
