Mr Nsebong Akpabio, the Lagos State Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), on Saturday warned officers and men of the commission against taking bribe from road users.
Akpabio gave the warning when he visited Ibah/Ijanikin unit in Badagry, Lagos State.
He urged them to be transparent in their duty of securing the lives of road users.
“I want to warn you to desist from taking bribe because if you are caught, that is the end of your job,'' he said.
Akpabio said he would not spare any officer, adding that all officers must be committed to the ideals of the commission which is geared towards reducing road accidents.
“You should all abide by the Accra Declaration which states that by the year 2015, every member country must reduce road accidents by half,’’ he said.
The FRSC boss stated that every 30 minutes, one person dies through crashes, and urged them not to compromise their duties.
“Be firm and cautious, and don’t compromise your job of ensuring the safety of Nigerians.
“You have to work with other stakeholders to realise the objective of the FRSC,’’ Akpabio said.
The unit commander, Mr Segun Aladenika, said the challenges facing the unit included activities of hoodlums, inadequate patrol vehicles and bag eggs among officers.
“This area is always invaded by hoodlums at night, who come around to smoke Indian hemp and other dangerous drugs,’’ he said.
Akpabio used the occasion to commission newly constructed borehole for the unit.
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