The Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has dismissed a ₦506.5 million fundamental rights enforcement suit filed against the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) by Mr. Olamide Peter Ojo.

Delivering judgment, Justice P. I. Ajoku ruled that the applicant failed to present credible evidence proving that his fundamental rights were violated by officers of the FRSC. The court consequently struck out the case, describing it as lacking merit.

According to a statement by the Rivers State Sector Public Education Officer, Chief Route Commander Doris Ebor, the suit stemmed from an incident that occurred on June 20, 2023, at the FRSC Drivers’ Licence Centre on Aba Road, Port Harcourt.

The court found that the applicant obstructed access to the licence centre and allegedly assaulted two FRSC personnel after being instructed to clear the entrance.

Justice Ajoku further held that there was no evidence to support claims that FRSC officers assaulted or tortured the applicant. Instead, the court affirmed that the officers acted lawfully, professionally and within the scope of their statutory duties.

Mr. Ojo had sought ₦506.5 million in damages against the FRSC and other respondents, but the court dismissed all the claims.

Reacting to the judgment, the Rivers State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Corps Commander Francis Ajatta, reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to professionalism, fairness, respect for human rights and the safety of all road users.

Ajatta also cautioned members of the public against obstructing lawful enforcement operations or making false allegations against officers performing their official responsibilities.