The Federal Road Safety Corps, Anambra State Sector Command, has recovered a double-barrel gun from the scene of a road traffic crash along the Awka-Enugu Expressway.

The recovery was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Deputy Corps Commander and Corps Public Education Officer, FRSC, Osondu Ohaeri.

Ohaeri said the firearm was recovered on Friday at about 2:30 p.m. by an FRSC rescue patrol team while conducting a routine inventory of victims’ belongings after concluding rescue operations at the crash scene.

He added that the recovery demonstrates that the Corps’ rescue operations extend beyond saving lives to making meaningful contributions to national security.

The statement read, “During the exercise, officers discovered the double-barrel gun concealed among luggage inside one of the crashed vehicles.

“In line with the Corps’ operational procedures and commitment to public safety, the rescue team immediately secured the firearm to prevent unauthorised access or possible misuse.

“No claimant came forward, and no valid documentation for the weapon was available at the point of recovery. The firearm was promptly handed over to the Nigeria Police Force for further investigation and necessary action.”

Speaking on the development, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, commended the professionalism, vigilance and integrity displayed by the rescue team.

Mohammed said the incident further demonstrated the strategic role of the FRSC in supporting internal security through its nationwide patrol and rescue operations.

He noted that although the FRSC remains primarily committed to preventing road traffic crashes, rescuing crash victims and ensuring safer highways, its personnel also serve as critical first responders whose alertness has, on several occasions, led to the recovery of stolen vehicles, dangerous weapons and other items of security importance.

He assured the public that the FRSC would continue to strengthen collaboration with other security and law enforcement agencies to enhance public safety, protect lives and property, and support national security objectives.

“We urge motorists and members of the public to remain law-abiding and promptly report any suspicious activities observed on the nation’s highways.

“The Federal Road Safety Corps reiterates its commitment to professionalism, transparency and inter-agency cooperation in the discharge of its statutory responsibilities.

“We assure Nigerians that every rescue operation is conducted with the highest level of integrity, accountability and strict adherence to established operational procedures,” the statement added.