FRSC arrests 581,332 traffic violators nationwide

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it arrested no fewer than 581,332 traffic violators for committing 648,918 offences nationwide in 2025.

The FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during a press conference.

Mohammed said that the corps recorded a significant rise in enforcement activities compared to 2024.

He also said that the number of offenders arrested increased from 453,304 in 2024 to 581,332 in 2025, representing an increase of 128,028 arrests, which translated to a 28.3 per cent rise.

According to him, offences booked rose from 496,799 in 2024 to 648,918 in 2025, an increase of 152,119 amounting to a 30.6 per cent increase.

“This upward trend reflects intensified patrol operations, improved surveillance, and a more robust enforcement strategy aimed at promoting road discipline and enhancing overall safety on Nigerian roads.”

Speaking on the operation zero tolerance activities, Mohammed said that the corps also arrested 29, 317 traffic offenders for 33,190 offences during the 2025/2026 operation nationwide.

He said the violators were arrested between Dec. 15, 2025 and Jan. 15, 2026, emphasising that from an enforcement standpoint, traffic violations increased alongside exposure.

“Offenders apprehended rose from 28,170 in 2024/2025 to 29,317 in 2025/2026, a four per cent increase, while recorded offences increased from 31,829 to 33,190, representing a 4.2 per cent rise.

“In response, the corps intensified deterrence through mobile court operations nationwide, leading to the arraignment of 1,276 offenders, conviction of 1,105 violators, and lawful discharge or acquittal of 171 persons.

“This reflects a deliberate shift toward firm, fair and visible enforcement as a behavioural control tool,” he said.