The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) attached to the Zaria Unit Command said it recovered and safely returned the sum of ₦3,727,500 in cash alongside other valuables worth about ₦500,000 from the scene of a fatal road crash.
The crash occurred on Sunday, March 15,2026, along the Zaria–Funtua Highway near Zaria Academy, involving a Toyota Corolla and a Peugeot 806 carrying a total of nine passengers.
Its Corps Public Education Officer, Felicia Kalu, in a statement yesterday,said the incident claimed one life at the scene, while eight others sustained varying degrees of injuries.
Upon receiving the distress call, Kalu said the FRSC rescue teams responded swiftly, providing immediate first aid before evacuating the injured victims to the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika, for urgent medical attention.
“During the rescue and post-crash clearance operation, the vigilant FRSC personnel discovered a large sum of money and other valuable items scattered across the crash site.
“Demonstrating exceptional discipline and moral courage, the officers carefully secured the ₦3,727,500 and safeguarded all recovered valuables, ensuring they were protected until they could be properly returned to their rightful owners,” she added.
According to her, the Zaria Unit Commander, Chief Route Commander Nasiru Falgore, formally handed over the recovered money to the victims in the presence of their relatives and witnesses.
“The gesture symbolised far more than the return of cash, it reflected the ethical foundation upon which the FRSC operates and its deep commitment to protecting both lives and property on Nigerian roads,” she said.
Commending the officers for their exemplary conduct, the FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, described the act as a true reflection of the Corps’ institutional values of honesty, accountability, and service to humanity, noting that integrity remains the defining character of FRSC personnel across the country.
He commended the Unit Commander as well as Zaria operatives for upholding the highest standards of discipline and transparency.
The Corps Marshal further reiterated that the Corps under his leadership will continue to strengthen a culture of discipline, accountability, and professionalism, stressing that integrity must remain the guiding principle for all personnel in the execution of their responsibilities.
“The beneficiaries praised the Corps for its rare sincerity, noting that the officers not only saved lives through their swift rescue response but also safeguarded their hard-earned money at a moment of great vulnerability.
“They pledged to become ambassadors of road safety in their communities by promoting responsible driving and strict adherence to traffic regulations,” she added.
