15 passengers found hidden under truck cover, driver jailed
A truck driver was jailed for one month after FRSC marshals found 15 passengers dangerously concealed under his truck’s cover. Read More: https://punchng.com/15-passengers-found-hidden-under-truck-cover-driver-jailed/
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) sentenced a truck driver to one month in jail after his arrest for concealing 15 passengers and eight motorcycles under the truck's cover during a recent enforcement operation. According to the FRSC, the driver, Umar Muhammadu, was caught attempting to bribe an official and failing to provide a valid driver's license.
The truck, a Mitsubishi marked GDD 815 ZP, was intercepted following suspicions of the sealed "trampoline" cover. The incident highlights the FRSC's commitment to enforcing road safety regulations and will continue to utilize intelligence-led enforcement and collaboration with other security agencies.
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