FRSC Debunks Allegations Against Ubakala Mobile Court, Threatens Legal Action

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has strongly refuted allegations made by a human rights activist, Mr. Okoye Chuka Peter of the Centre for Human Rights Advocacy and Wholesome Society (CEHRAWS), who accused the Corps of misconduct at its Ubakala Mobile Court in Abia State.

The activist’s publication titled “FRSC’s Ubakala Mobile Court: Where justice is missing but fines are not” alleged that the Corps imposed arbitrary fines and operated outside its constitutional jurisdiction.

In a statement signed by J.K. Igbonekwu, the Sector Public Education Officer of the Abia State Command, FRSC described the report as “baseless falsehood” aimed at tarnishing the image of the Corps and discrediting its road safety enforcement efforts.

According to the Corps, proceedings at the Ubakala Mobile Court strictly adhere to legal procedures. Offenders are fully informed of their rights, charges are clearly read out to them, and they are given the opportunity to be heard before decisions are reached.

FRSC dismissed the claim that the Mobile Court is solely manned by its personnel, clarifying that the Court is legally constituted and composed of:

• A Presiding Magistrate assigned by the Abia State Judiciary.
• A Court Clerk.
• A prosecuting legal officer representing FRSC.
• FRSC law enforcement officers and Marshals.
• Police officers responsible for maintaining order.

The Corps stressed that it possesses attendance records, judicial logs, and video documentation to counter the allegations and insisted that the report was designed to mislead the public and erode gains made in road safety enforcement nationwide.

FRSC further disclosed that it will explore legal options to seek redress against the publication and its identified sponsors.