By PAMELA EBOH, Awka

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Sector Command over the weekend recovered a double-barrel gun from the scene of a road traffic crash along the Awka–Enugu Expressway.

This was disclosed by the Deputy Corps Commander and Corps Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps Headquarters, Abuja, Osondu Ohaeri in a statement made available to the media.

He said the recovery was a demonstration that the Corps’ rescue operations extended beyond saving lives to making meaningful contributions to national security.

According to him, the firearm was recovered on Friday at about 2:30 p.m. by the FRSC Rescue Patrol Team while conducting a routine inventory of victims’ belongings after concluding rescue operations at the crash scene.

The statement read In part, “During the exercise, officers discovered the double-barrel gun concealed among luggage inside one of the crashed vehicles.

“In line with the Corps’ operational procedures and commitment to public safety, the rescue team immediately secured the firearm to prevent unauthorized access or possible misuse.

“As no claimant came forward and no valid documentation for the weapon was available at the point of recovery, the firearm was promptly handed over to the Nigeria Police Force for further investigation and necessary action.”

Speaking on the development, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed hailed the professionalism, vigilance, and integrity displayed by the rescue team.

He stressed that the incident further proves the strategic role of the FRSC in supporting internal security through its nationwide patrol and rescue operations.

While noting that the Corps remains primarily committed to preventing road traffic crashes, rescuing crash victims, and ensuring safer highways, Muhammed said that its personnel also serve as critical first responders whose alertness has, on several occasions, led to the recovery of stolen vehicles, dangerous weapons, and other items of security importance.

The Corps Marshal further assured the public that the FRSC would continue to strengthen collaboration with other security and law enforcement agencies with the goal of enhancing public safety, protecting lives and property, as well as support national security objectives.

He urged motorists and members of the public to remain law-abiding and promptly report any suspicious activities observed on the nation’s highways.

The FRSC further reiterated its commitment to transparency, professionalism, and inter-agency cooperation in the discharge of its statutory responsibilities.

The Corps also assured Nigerians that every rescue operation is conducted with the highest level of integrity, accountability, and strict adherence to established operational procedures.