The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has issued a warning to the public, particularly applicants for the 2026 recruitment exercise, to disregard a viral notice circulating on social media. The notice, which is fake and unauthorised, directs applicants who were not shortlisted or did not receive invitation messages to report to the nearest FRSC camp for verification on or before September 25. The FRSC described the notice as fraudulent and urged members of the public to be cautious.
According to the FRSC, the viral notice is not an official directive and warned applicants against acting on the information. The corps advised applicants not to report to any FRSC office, camp or training institution based on the circulating message. Instead, it urged members of the public to rely exclusively on official FRSC communication channels for authentic information and updates concerning the 2026 recruitment exercise.
The FRSC further warned applicants against falling victim to individuals who might seek to exploit the recruitment exercise for fraudulent purposes. It advised applicants not to make payments, share personal information or follow links circulated by unauthorised persons claiming to facilitate recruitment into the Corps. The corps emphasised the need for caution and vigilance during the recruitment process.
The FRSC said any individual found using the recruitment exercise to deceive or defraud members of the public would be reported to the appropriate law-enforcement authorities. The corps reiterated its call on members of the public to disregard the fraudulent publication and exercise caution to avoid becoming victims of recruitment scams.
The warning was issued via the FRSC's official social media platforms on Sunday in Abuja. The corps is taking steps to ensure that applicants are aware of the fake notice and are not misled by fraudsters. The FRSC is committed to conducting a transparent and fair recruitment exercise.
Prospective applicants are advised to verify any recruitment-related information through the FRSC's recognised and official communication channels before taking any action. The corps is working to prevent fraudulent activities and protect applicants from unscrupulous individuals.
The FRSC has been making efforts to tighten security on highways and curb accidents, particularly during ember months. The corps has also been involved in various activities, including deploying personnel during festive periods such as Eid-el-Kabir.
Key points
- The FRSC has disowned a viral recruitment notice circulating on social media, warning applicants against fraudsters.
- The notice directed applicants to report to the nearest FRSC camp for verification, but the corps has clarified that no such directive was issued.
- Applicants are advised to rely on official FRSC communication channels for authentic information and updates concerning the 2026 recruitment exercise.
