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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has secured the remand of an articulated vehicle driver, Mubarak Mansur, following his arraignment before a Mobile Court in Abuja over alleged dangerous driving, route traffic violation and fleeing with an FRSC marshal.

The incident occurred at about 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, during a Mobile Court operation at Kabusa Roundabout, Abuja.

According to the FRSC, Mansur was initially arrested for allegedly violating the designated route. However, during the process of impounding the vehicle, he allegedly drove away from the prescribed route while the arresting marshal was still inside the truck.

The Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday.

The FRSC said the marshal raised an alarm and called for reinforcement, prompting a coordinated response by its personnel and the Nigeria Police Force.

The articulated vehicle was eventually intercepted and taken to the Apo Unit Command before being towed with a heavy-duty recovery vehicle to the FRSC FCT Sector Command, where it was impounded pending the determination of the case.

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The Mobile Court, sitting at Kabusa Roundabout and presided over by Her Worship Teresa, ordered that Mansur be remanded at the Suleja Correctional Centre.

The court also ordered that the articulated vehicle remain impounded and adjourned the case until September 8, 2026, for hearing and determination.

Reacting to the development, FRSC Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed said road safety enforcement was primarily aimed at protecting lives and ensuring compliance with traffic regulations, rather than merely punishing offenders.

He warned motorists against evading lawful enforcement or putting the lives of road safety personnel at risk.

Mohammed particularly urged operators of articulated and other heavy-duty vehicles to comply with designated routes and other road traffic regulations, stressing that no motorist or operator was above the law when public safety was involved.

He said attempts to evade enforcement or compromise the safety of FRSC personnel would be treated seriously and dealt with in accordance with the law.

The Corps Marshal also commended the Nigeria Police Force and other stakeholders for their cooperation in enforcing traffic regulations and protecting both road users and enforcement personnel.
[9/5, 7:56 PM] Temitope oluwa: Lagos Begins Turnbull–Parkview Junction Upgrade September 14

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to commence improvement works on the Turnbull–Parkview intersections along Gerrard Road, Ikoyi, from September 14, 2026, as part of efforts to ease traffic congestion and improve mobility in the area.

The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting held at Banana Island Estate, Ikoyi.

Osiyemi urged residents, businesses and other stakeholders to cooperate with the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation to ensure the project is delivered within schedule.

According to him, the junction improvement project is designed to address persistent traffic bottlenecks around the Turnbull–Parkview intersections and facilitate smoother movement of vehicles along the corridor.

He said the construction would last approximately six months, adding that the ministry would work with relevant stakeholders to protect existing infrastructure and utility services throughout the project.

“We will ensure that essential infrastructure and amenities, including electricity, water, fibre optic cables and other utilities, are not disrupted during the construction,” the Commissioner said.

Osiyemi said observations and concerns raised by residents and other stakeholders during the engagement would be reviewed before the contractor moves fully to site.

He also assured road users that a comprehensive traffic management plan would be implemented to reduce disruption during construction.

The Commissioner explained that construction activities would be scheduled mainly around off-peak periods in the morning and evening to minimise the impact on traffic flow.

He further disclosed that compensation arrangements had been made for cases where the project’s right-of-way affects private properties or results in encroachment.

Providing technical details of the project, the Director of Transport Engineering in the Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Bolaji Bada, said the two intersections connect to major roads and regularly experience congestion, particularly during peak periods.

Bada said the intervention would improve the efficiency of the intersections, eliminate existing bottlenecks and create a freer flow of traffic within the Ikoyi axis.

Speaking on behalf of residents, the Chairman of Parkview Estate, Mrs. Ronke Shokefun, expressed concern over traffic congestion in the area and urged the ministry to maintain continuous engagement with residents and other stakeholders throughout the construction period.

The Chairman of Banana Island Estate, Mr. Shonaiki Abidemi, commended the state government for the planned intervention, saying the project would contribute to improved traffic flow in the area.

He called on residents to support the project and cooperate with the government and contractors during the construction period.

Stakeholders at the meeting included representatives of the project contractor, Infrapoint Concept Limited, led by Mr. Folorunsho Owolabi; Julius Berger; the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation; telecommunications companies; Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK); Lagos State Water Corporation; and other relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies.

The state government said the stakeholder engagement was part of efforts to ensure that the project proceeds with minimal disruption to residents, businesses, utilities and road users.

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