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October 23, 2024 6:01 pmThe recent push by the house of representatives to amend the Federal Road Safety Commission Act, 2007, to allow the establishment of a special armed squad within the FRSC is alarming and should be met with public opposition. This bill, currently at its second reading, seeks to empower FRSC officers with firearms under the guise of enhancing road safety and minimising traffic violations.
The Federal Road Safety Corps was created to ensure the safe use of roads, not to serve as an armed enforcement agency. Its primary mandate includes preventing road accidents, educating road users, and regulating traffic. The introduction of guns into an organisation focused on safety and education undermines this very mission. It transforms road safety enforcement from a civilian-friendly service to one that could easily escalate conflicts during routine traffic stops.
Furthermore, it is crucial for lawmakers to focus their legislative efforts on promoting good governance and policies that directly benefit the people. Instead of passing laws that would arm traffic officers, who should be focused on road safety, legislators should prioritise bills that improve infrastructure, accountability, and transparency in government operations.
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