Court convicts three for obstructing FRSC operatives in Kano

A Magistrate Court in Kano State has sentenced three men to prison or fines for obstructing Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) operatives during a routine enforcement operation. The convicts, Sani Saidu, Ma’arazu Sani, and Suwedi Muhammad, were arrested on July 10 after allegedly interfering with FRSC patrol officers and inciting public opposition.

The trio appeared before the Magistrate Court on July 14, where they admitted to charges of criminal conspiracy, obstructing public servants in the discharge of lawful duties, and assaulting public servants with threats to cause injury. The court found them guilty under Sections 96, 148, and 263 of the Penal Code.

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The Court convicted the three offenders under Sections 96, 148 and 263 of the Penal Code and sentenced each of them to three weeks’ imprisonment or a fine of ₦30,000 for criminal conspiracy; one month’s imprisonment or a fine of ₦40,000 for obstructing public servants on lawful duties; and two weeks’ imprisonment or a fine of ₦20,000 for assault on public servants and threats to cause injury.

Sentences varied for each charge, including three weeks' imprisonment or a ₦30,000 fine for criminal conspiracy; one month's imprisonment or a ₦40,000 fine for obstructing public servants; and two weeks' imprisonment or a ₦20,000 fine for assault. The court also informed the convicts of their right to appeal within 30 days.

FRSC Kano Sector Commander Idris Mohammed Lawal commended the judiciary and police for the prosecution. He issued a stern warning that anyone obstructing or assaulting FRSC personnel would face legal consequences and urged public cooperation with road safety officials.

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Anyone who obstructs or assaults FRSC personnel carrying out lawful duties would be prosecuted in accordance with the law and urged members of the public to cooperate with road safety officials.