Nigeria, Sept. 4 -- The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, says the corps wants to arm its officials because of the increasing number of casualties on the roads during operations.

Mr Mohammed stated this in an interview with PREMIUM TIMES.

There is currently a bill before the National Assembly seeking the amendment of the Federal Road Safety Commission Act of 2007 to empower its officers to bear arms.

Sponsored by Abiodun Adesida (APC, Ondo) and Olaide Muhammad (APC, Oyo), the bill has scaled second reading in the House of Representatives.

Critics opposed to arming FRSC operatives say it is not necessary as the agency can partner with other arm-wielding agencies like the police for important op...