Don’t Arrest Any Motorist, Sanwo-Olu Warns LASTMA

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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu have cautioned officials of the Lagos State Transport Management Authority (LASTMA) against arresting motorist, either commercial or private.

 

 

Gov Sanwo-Olu, who gave the warning to the Transport Management Agency as a result of negative reports about its officials, noted that the duty of LASTMA was to manage traffic and not to arrest anyone.

 

He said “Henceforth no LASTMA Official should arrest any motorist, either commercial or private. The duty of LASTMA is to manage traffic and not to arrest anyone.

 

“I have heard a lot of complaints, any Official that violates the rule, will be severely dealt with.

 

“If at any time LASTMA Officials make attempts to arrest you or forcefully enter your car, don’t argue with them. Just allow the LASTMA to enter your car and call these numbers”

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