The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) FCT Sector Command has returned more than ₦1 million and other valuables to the family of Najim Babalola, a student of the College of Education (COE) Zuba, who tragically lost his life in a car accident. The accident occurred on June 11 at the Ido junction on the Airport-Giri road in Abuja, resulting in the deaths of three individuals.
During a news conference held on Friday in Abuja, the Sector Commander, Muta’a Chorrie, praised the Unit Command for their transparency and diligence in recovering and returning the items. Chorrie emphasized the FRSC’s commitment to integrity and public service, highlighting the thorough investigation conducted to ensure the items were genuinely owned by the deceased.
The recovered items included a bag, two POS machines, five ATM cards, a techno phone, a power bank, a rechargeable lamp, and over ₦1 million in cash. Chorrie commended the rescue team for their swift action in securing the items and reporting them to the command, ensuring that they were not wrongfully claimed by others.
Abdulwasiu Ajiboye, speaking on behalf of the family, expressed deep gratitude to the FRSC for their transparency, compassion, and efforts to rescue the deceased. The FRSC also presented recommendation letters to the unit commander, team leader, and other officers involved in the rescue operations in recognition of their exemplary service.