Apostle Femi Lazarus calls on Nigerian youths to protest a new bill proposing an armed squad within the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The bill, which has passed its second reading, seeks to empower FRSC officers with firearms, raising concerns about potential misuse and escalating tensions.
Apostle Femi Lazarus has sparked a nationwide discussion among Nigerian youths, urging them to protest against a new bill proposing the creation of an armed squad within the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The bill, which recently passed its second reading in the House of Representatives, seeks to amend the FRSC Act of 2007 to authorize the establishment of an FRSC Special Armed Squad. Sponsored by Representatives Abiodun Derin Adesida and Olaide Lateef Muhammed, the bill also aims to enhance the operational powers of the FRSC, including road traffic management, accident prevention, and the authority to clear obstructions.
The proposal has generated significant backlash, with Apostle Lazarus and many Nigerian citizens expressing concerns over arming a traffic regulatory body. Online, Nigerians are voicing their worries, with some arguing that the FRSC’s role is strictly administrative and that arming its officers could escalate tensions rather than promote road safety.
Some social media users have suggested the bill might allow certain politicians to misuse the armed FRSC officers, potentially for election rigging. Others pointed out that in other countries, road traffic is managed without armed forces, emphasizing that equipping the FRSC with guns could have unintended consequences.
