Another motorist, however, intervened and prevented the ugly incident from getting worse. And when the officer caught up with the motorist, they immediately deflated her tyres, removed her number plate and flinged it far away.
The Corp Marshal, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, has now reacted to the viral video, describing the behaviour of the officers as ‘unprofessional and uncivil’.
The FRSC announced this in a series of tweets signed by Bisi Kazeem, who is the Corps Commander and Public Education Officer of the FRSC.
“The attention of the Corps has been adequately drawn to a video currently dominating the social media sphere about a motorist who had an encounter with FRSC Personnel in the course of carrying out the ongoing enforcement of Presidential/National directive on ‘ Stay At Home’.
After a careful study and analysis of the video and what transpired in it, the Corps wishes to inform the public that the following proactive measures have been taken;
“The Corps Marshal, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi has ordered the immediate withdrawal of the entire FRSC Team involved in the unprofessional and uncivil act.
“The action of the Officers involved in that episode is completely contrary to the Core Values and Operational Ethics of the Corps and the Corps frowns at it”.
“The Corps Marshal has directed that the entire team be queried, tried and sanctioned in accordance with FRSC relevant regulations on discipline.
“The public is therefore called to remain calm & comply with all directives on stay at home & social distance & ensure that they cooperate with security operatives detailed to enforce the Presidential Orders,” the statement added.
Meanwhile, they did not disclose whether or not the young lady will face any charges for her actions.