The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched an investigation into reports of illegal car racing and stunt driving allegedly carried out by youths around the National Mosque area in Abuja.
The Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Abuja.
Ogungbemide confirmed that the corps had received complaints from concerned residents describing unusual racing activities in the area.
“Yes, I will not deny the fact that we have heard about such activities which is illegal or quasi-illegal,” he said.
He explained that the FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, has directed the FRSC Sector Commander in the Federal Capital Territory, Felix Theman, to investigate the allegations and submit a prompt report for decisive action.
According to him, while complaints have been received, accounts of the incidents were not vivid or consistent.
The FRSC spokesperson stressed that such activities, if confirmed, would be unlawful, noting that Nigeria does not permit Formula One-style racing or similar sporting events on public roads.
“Legally, we do not have Formula One running as a regular sport on Nigerian roads, so if such is happening, then it will be compromising the safety of other road users, because it is not legal.
“The corps has not granted permission to any organisation or group to conduct car racing or stunt driving on roads within the territory.”
Ogungbemide assured the public that once investigations are concluded, appropriate action would be taken in line with traffic laws and safety regulations.
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