The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kano Sector Command, has clarified that a recent judgment of the Federal High Court in Kano does not invalidate its statutory powers or prevent it from carrying out its lawful duties on federal highways in the state.
In a statement, the Sector Public Education Officer, Abdullahi Labaran, said the Command issued the clarification following publications and social media commentaries by legal practitioner Barrister Abba Hikima on the court’s ruling.
According to the statement, the FRSC remains a law-abiding institution that respects the judiciary and the rule of law but considers it necessary to address what it described as misconceptions surrounding the judgment.
The Command explained that the Corps derives its powers from the FRSC (Establishment) Act, 2007, which empowers it to enforce traffic regulations, prevent road traffic crashes, rescue crash victims and ensure the safety of road users on federal roads across the country.
It noted that its operational jurisdiction in Kano covers major federal highways, including the Kano–Zaria, Kano–Katsina, Kano–Maiduguri, Kano–Hadejia, Kano Western Bypass, Kano–Gumel and other designated federal roads within the state.
The FRSC expressed concern over social media posts allegedly encouraging motorists to confront or disregard its patrol personnel, warning that such actions could incite resistance to lawful authority and endanger public safety.
The statement further disclosed that the Corps had identified what it described as procedural issues in the court proceedings, alleging that processes intended to present its defence were not considered.
It said the Corps has commenced legal steps to challenge the judgment.
Pending the outcome of the appeal, the Command assured the public that it would continue to discharge its statutory responsibilities with professionalism, civility and respect for the rights of road users.
The FRSC also urged motorists and other members of the public to cooperate with duly identified personnel and avoid actions capable of obstructing law enforcement officers or disrupting public order based on what it described as misleading interpretations of the court judgment circulating on social media.