The Corp Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Shehu Muhammed has gifted Assistant Route Commander Babatunde J. Owoeye of the Osun State Sector Command Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira for his exemplary conduct in rejecting bribes from traffic offenders.
This was contained in a statement issued by the FRSC Osun Sector Commander, Leye Adegboyega in Osogbo on Wednesday.
The statement revealed that the FRSC’ boss awarded Owoeye a cash gift of N250,000 and a Management Commendation Letter.
The statement noted that Owoeye’s outstanding record of 104 “Attempt To Corrupt Marshal On Duty” (ACS) contraventions in July 2025, the first of its kind in the history of the Command.
From the statement the recognition was part of a monthly performance assessment and reward initiative by the Osun State Sector Command. The assessment evaluates officers on integrity operations and enforcement of critical offences responsible for road crashes.
The statement revealed that Owoeye’s July record was at the peak of his earlier performances, “where he recorded 18 ACS contraventions in May and 38 in June.
A consistency that led the Osun State Command to notify the FRSC National Headquarters in Abuja.
Presenting the award on behalf of the Corps Marshal, Zonal Commanding Officer RS11, Assistant Corps Marshal Ibrahim Abubakar, commended Owoeye. He praised him for his integrity and urged him to remain a role model within the Corps.
Abubakar was assisted at the presentation by the Osun State Sector Commander, Corps Commander Leye Adegboyega. The Sector Commander encouraged other officers of Owoeye’s cadre to emulate his conduct.
Admonishing officers, the Corps Marshal reiterated that the “recognition was crucial in maintaining the image and integrity of the FRSC before the Nigerian public.”
In his speech, Adegboyega urged motorists to comply with traffic regulations and to desist from offering inducements to FRSC personnel
He emphasized that bribery compromises safety and endangers road users.
The Sector Commander warned that the Corps would soon commence prosecution of traffic offenders who attempt to bribe marshals. This, he said, will be in addition to the statutory N10,000 fine imposed for the offence.
He said, “Road safety is everybody’s business. And motorists must understand that bribery only increases the risk of accidents.”
The Osun FRSC Command reaffirmed its commitment to creating a safe motoring environment and reducing road crashes across the state