Court Rules FRSC Checkpoints on State and Local Roads Unlawful, Orders N800,000 Damages

A federal high court in Kano has barred the Federal Road Safety Corps from operating on state and local government roads. The judge found that FRSC officers exceeded their powers by stopping and questioning motorists on township roads. He ruled this violated sections 35 and 41 of the 1999 Constitution, which protect personal liberty and freedom of movement. The court granted all reliefs sought by the plaintiff, including a perpetual injunction against FRSC checks on non-federal roads. It also ordered the corps to publish a public apology and pay N800,000 in damages and costs.

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