Nasiru Gwallaga has been convicted for setting fire to a Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) patrol vehicle in Bara village, Kirfi Local Government Area of Bauchi State in 2023.
The FRSC Sector Commander in the state, Istifanus Ibrahim, confirmed the development during a press briefing on Friday. He stated that Gwallaga has been ordered to pay N150 million in damages, reflecting the value of the destroyed vehicle.
Additionally, Gwallaga and two accomplices received a one-year prison sentence each, with an option of a N15,000 fine, for conspiracy to obstruct, obstruction of public officers, and assaulting government personnel while on duty.
He explained that the trio were convicted and sentenced by Justice Safiya Doma at the Chief Magistrate Court, Fadama Mada, Bauchi State, on June 23, 2025.
The FRSC boss added that Gwallaga was also found guilty of causing bodily harm to FRSC staff and was to pay the sum of N170,000 for damaging a Samsung Galaxy phone belonging to the then Acting Unit Commander (UC).
“All the convicts were ordered to pay N50,000, representing the cost spent in prosecuting the case by the nominal complainant.
“The Judge ruled that they have a right of appeal to the High Court of Justice within 30 days of the judgment.
“This will serve as a deterrent to those who take the law into their own hands.
“Members of the motoring public are advised to be law-abiding as we are not enemies, but compatriots on the road to save lives and property,” said the Sector Commander.