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flag Nigeria's court rules VIO can't stop, fine, or impound drivers, saying only FRSC has authority.

flag 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. flag 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. flag The court awarded N1 million in costs to Marshal and issued a permanent injunction against VIO and its officers. flag 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.

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