33 FRSC Officials Arrested Over Extortion Allegations

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has arrested 33 Federal Road Safety Corps officials and a civilian for allegedly extorting money from motorists on highways across the country. The ICPC, Department of State Services and the FRSC, raids were carried out simultaneously in five locations nationwide.
The ICPC spokesperson, Azuka Ogugua said ‘The operation also yielded the recovery of a total sum of #45, 870 from the suspects which was alleged proceeds of their extortionate activities.

“While the suspects have been granted administrative bails and further investigation activities are still ongoing to ensure that those culpable are appropriately punished, it is noteworthy that ICPC is determined to sustain the operation to rid Nigeria’s highways of officials who extort money from road-users.”