FG Approves Arms For FRSC Officers; Nigerians React

According to report by The Tribune, Federal government has approved arms-bearing for the men and officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps, following upsurge in violent attacks and killing of some of its operatives during legitimate duties.

This is coming on the sad revelation that the Corps has lost over 70 of its personnel in 2016 alone as a result of violent attacks by motorists at the course of duties on highways.

Corps Marshal and Chief Executive of FRSC, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, made this known on Friday in Abuja at the end of year management strategy session as a way to assess the Corps stewardship as well as ensuring effective service delivery.

He noted that the FRSC Establishment Act gives power to the corps to bear arms and that the FG had earlier approved that, with about 5,000 personnel already undergoing training on firearms.

Nigerians across the social media are have continued to react vehemently against the new act.

Pls why are we arming the FRSC

Just wait till they shoot a motorist that refuses to stop

We just like doing things backwards in Nigeria

— Cinderella Man (@Osi_Suave) December 4, 2016

FRSC carrying arms means the Nigerian government wants more Nigerians to die. Because the purpose of the guns is not to kill chickens.

— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) December 5, 2016

FRSC pple will start using Guns to stop cars like Police do

— T.S® (@itssanda) December 5, 2016

FRSC handling arms, so you think that's the best way to control traffic? This looks like another path to the ruin of societal peace

— Wole Oduwole (@woldezzy) December 5, 2016

I'm struggling to understand the need for FRSC officials to carry guns and failing miserably. Our leaders are sick.

— Ayorinde ?? (@OtherBukowski) December 5, 2016

But credit to the government. It is easier to buy guns and put in the hands of FRSC officials than to go with all of these smart options.

— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) December 5, 2016

FRSC: Where is your drivers license?
"Erm em i don't have one but…"

FRSC: *bang* *bang* *bang* bloody infidel…

— Oluwakayode (@iTameLions) December 5, 2016

FRSC Marshall now have guns, next is NYSC corp members .. The Secondary school Students and finally Primary school students

— Freyr (@martinkem) December 4, 2016