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Legal Practitioners Criticize FRSC For Alleged Harassment And Extortion of Motorists in Calabar.
Legal Practitioners Criticize FRSC For Alleged Harassment And Extortion of Motorists in Calabar.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Two legal practitioners, Wilfred Akpan and Justine Wilson in Cross Rivers State, have taken issue with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) for the alleged persistent harassment of motorists along state and local government roads. In separate interviews, the lawyers considered the FRSC’s actions as a blatant disregard of the Appeal Court judgment dated July 19, 2023, which prohibited them from standing along state roads.
The lawyers also called on the federal government to reassess the cost of obtaining and renewing driver’s licenses, which exceeds the national minimum wage. Reports indicated that FRSC officials, alongside armed operatives of the Civil Defence Corps, barricaded the popular Marian Road in Calabar Municipality, where they allegedly harassed motorists. Illegal searches, arrests at gunpoints, and charges such as defaced plate numbers, expired documents, and unrenewed driver’s licenses were reported.
In response, the Sector Commander of FRSC in the state, Istsafa Ibrahim, addressed the issue of whether they should operate on state roads, emphasizing the interwoven nature of federal and state roads. He stressed that the primary concern is to save lives, not collect taxes. He disapproved of extortion and clarified that FRSC’s role is to enforce traffic laws and ensure vehicles are in good condition.
One victim, Madam Rose Okokon, recounted her ordeal, expressing shock at encountering FRSC officials on a state government road like Marian. She alleged that an official took away her valid driver’s license, claiming it was expired, and attempted to indict her on false charges. An anonymous road safety official revealed that they were collaborating with the Cross River State government to enforce road tax and generate revenue.
A visit to the Cross River State Internal Revenue Service (CRIRS) revealed questionable practices, with seized car keys in a basket and cash collections not matching the amounts on the given papers. Madam Okokon highlighted concerns about the apparent fraud, urging the state government to prevent such open fraudulent activities.
Source: Bushradiogist
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