FRSC Thwarts Alleged Robbery Of Accident Victims, Arrests Suspects In Ebonyi

FRSC Thwarts Alleged Robbery Of Accident Victims, Arrests Suspects In Ebonyi

In a swift operation, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ebonyi has intercepted and apprehended two suspected hoodlums accused of preying on accident victims, robbing them of their belongings….READ ALSO FRSC’s ‘Operation Zero Tolerance’ Nabs 4,907 Traffic Offenders In FCT During Yuletide Season

The Sector Commander, Mr. Igwe Nnabuife, revealed to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abakaliki on Thursday that the suspects were nabbed following a lone accident involving a Ford Aspire bus on the Abakaliki-Enugu expressway.

According to Nnabuife, the incident occurred on February 13 at 1:44 p.m., involving a vehicle carrying nine passengers. While fortunately, no lives were lost, some passengers sustained injuries and were promptly taken to the hospital for medical attention.

“We were able to recover some of the money and other items stolen from the accident victims,” Nnabuife added.

The suspects, now in custody, have been handed over to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) pending further investigations and subsequent legal proceedings.

Describing the actions of the alleged perpetrators as unfortunate, the sector commander commended the responders at the accident scene for their swift action in preventing further harm and ensuring the culprits’ apprehension.

Nnabuife also expressed appreciation for the collaboration with the media, emphasizing the importance of continued public education on societal values.