See Weting Road Safety De Use their Car Do: Nigerians Question FRSC Patrol Vehicle Seen Carrying Furniture

See Weting Road Safety De Use their Car Do: Nigerians Question FRSC Patrol Vehicle Seen Carrying Furniture.

A picture of a Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) patrol van loaded with plastic chairs has stirred widespread discussion across Nigerian social media platforms. The image, which first appeared on Facebook before spreading to Twitter and Instagram, shows the agency’s distinctive sky-blue and white-striped pickup truck with a pile of chairs stacked in its cargo bed.

The Facebook user who posted the photograph wrote alongside it in Pidgin English: “See wetin Road Safety dey use their car do. What can an ordinary citizen do to help Road Safety officials in such situation? I dey look for warrant ‘for picking a pickup’ official wey no know work. E get why.”

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The post has since attracted hundreds of comments, with many people expressing disappointment and amusement. A common thread in the reactions is the view that vehicles meant for road patrols and emergencies should not be used for moving personal items.

“This is why we hardly see them on patrol sometimes. The vehicle has become a family bus,” one Twitter user remarked. Another commented, “If it was a civilian’s car loaded like that, they would definitely stop them for overloading. But who will check the checker?”

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Established in 1988, the FRSC is the government agency charged with ensuring safety on Nigeria’s roads. Its duties include enforcing traffic laws, managing traffic, and leading public education campaigns on safe driving. The corps operates under the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.

While the FRSC has built a reputation for its visible presence on highways, especially during festive seasons, images like this have often raised questions about the use of official resources. Some online commentators defended the officers, suggesting there might be a reasonable explanation—perhaps the chairs were being moved for an official FRSC outreach event or community program.

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However, that perspective has been largely drowned out by scepticism. Many argue that even if the chairs were for an official function, using a marked patrol vehicle for such logistics sends the wrong message and undermines public trust. “There are logistics trucks for a reason. A patrol vehicle should always be ready for emergencies, not cluttered with furniture,” noted a Facebook user.

As the conversation continues, the photo has become another talking point in the broader public scrutiny of how government agencies use their assets. The FRSC has not yet issued a statement regarding the viral image. Until it does, the photograph of the chair-laden patrol van will likely remain a topic of debate, capturing a moment where the line between official duty and private errand appears blurred in the public eye.

See Weting Road Safety De Use their Car Do: Nigerians Question FRSC Patrol Vehicle Seen Carrying Furniture.