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Nigeria's court rules VIO can't stop, fine, or impound drivers, saying only FRSC has authority.
Nigeria's Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld a lower court ruling that the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) lacks legal authority to stop, impound, or fine motorists, declaring such actions unlawful and a violation of constitutional rights.
The decision, based on a 2023 lawsuit by rights activist Abubakar Marshal, bars VIO from enforcing traffic regulations nationwide, affirming that only the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has legal authority in this area.
The court awarded N1 million in costs to Marshal and issued a permanent injunction against VIO and its officers.
The ruling comes amid widespread criticism of VIO's arbitrary enforcement, particularly in states like Rivers, where officers have been accused of extortion and abuse.
El tribunal de Nigeria dictaminó que VIO no puede detener, multar o confiscar a los conductores, diciendo que solo FRSC tiene autoridad.