The High Court in Abuja has sentenced a commercial driver, Yusuf Baba, to three months in prison or a fine of ₦50,000 for reckless driving that resulted in damage to Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) vehicles.
The court also ordered Baba to pay ₦3,190,000 as compensation for the vehicles he damaged while attempting to evade arrest.
The incident occurred on June 10, 2025, under Dantata Bridge in Abuja when FRSC officers flagged down Baba’s vehicle for overloading. Instead of complying, he reportedly sped off, lost control, and rammed into an FRSC patrol vehicle before fleeing the scene. He was later arrested along CITEC Road.
Baba was convicted of reckless driving but discharged on the charge of attempting to assault an FRSC officer. In addition to the fine and compensation, he was banned from driving for three months.
FRSC Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed welcomed the judgement, saying it sends a clear message to motorists who disregard road safety laws.
