The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Sector Command, has once again demonstrated that its rescue operations extend beyond saving lives to making meaningful contributions to national security, following the recovery of a double-barrel gun from a road traffic crash scene along the Awka–Enugu Expressway.
The firearm was recovered on Friday, 24th July, 2026, at about 2:30 p.m. by the FRSC Rescue Patrol Team while carrying out a routine inventory of victims’ belongings after concluding rescue operations. During the exercise, officers discovered the double-barrel gun concealed among luggage inside one of the crashed vehicles.
In line with the Corps’ operational procedures and commitment to public safety, the rescue team immediately secured the firearm to prevent unauthorized access or possible misuse. As no claimant or valid documentation for the weapon was available at the point of recovery, it was promptly handed over to the Nigeria Police Force for further investigation and necessary action.
Speaking on the development, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, mni, commended the professionalism, vigilance and integrity displayed by the rescue team, noting that the incident further prooves the strategic role of FRSC in supporting internal security through its nationwide patrol and rescue operations.
He stated that while the Corps remains primarily committed to preventing road traffic crashes, rescuing crash victims and ensuring safer highways, its personnel also serve as critical first responders whose alertness has, on several occasions, led to the recovery of stolen vehicles, dangerous weapons and other exhibits of security importance.
The Corps Marshal assured the public that FRSC will continue to strengthen collaboration with other security and law enforcement agencies to enhance public safety, protect lives and property, and support national security objectives. He further urged motorists and members of the public to remain law-abiding and to promptly report any suspicious activity observed on the nation’s highways.
The Federal Road Safety Corps reiterates its commitment to professionalism, transparency and inter-agency cooperation in the discharge of its statutory responsibilities, while assuring Nigerians that every rescue operation is conducted with the highest level of integrity and accountability.