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Sanwo-Olu Ordered That LASTMA Should Not Arrest Motorists Anymore? Facts Emerge
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Sanwo-Olu Ordered That LASTMA Should Not Arrest Motorists Anymore? Facts Emerge

by  Ridwan Adeola 2 min read
  • The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has reacted to claims that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu banned its officers from arresting motorists
  • LASTMA urged Lagos residents to ignore the recurring fake news, vowing to deal with traffic law violators
  • The agency maintained that part of its responsibility is to uphold and enforce the traffic laws of Lagos state

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Ikeja, Lagos state - The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Friday, June 9, said reports circulating online claiming Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu asked the agency not to arrest any motorist, are fake.

In a statement signed by Adebayo Taofiq, the director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, the agency said the false report had been repeatedly circulated online since February 2020, Vanguard reported.

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LASTMA has urged residents to ignore the recurring fake news which claimed Governor Sanwo-Olu banned the arrest of motorists. Photo credits: Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, 'Jide Sanwo-Olu
Source: Facebook

He warned Lagosians, especially motorists, to be wary of online reports aimed at causing mischief in society, Channels Television also reported.

Taofiq said:

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"I wonder why some individuals choose to always mislead others to contravene the traffic law of the State as amended by the State House of Assembly in 2018."

He added:

"The motoring public is advised to ignore and disregard all fake news circulated by faceless individuals and designed to lead them into breaking the traffic law of the State".

Oyinbo lady makes taxi driver smile after LASTMA officer spoilt his day

In a piece of related news, Legit.ng reported that a very kind white lady, @farielysian, made the day of a Nigerian taxi driver, Ahmed, after he was stopped by Lagos State Traffic Management Authority officials and his mood upturned.

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In a video she made on her TikTok page, the officer could be seen arguing with the driver as he sat at the back of the taxi.

Viral video shows LASTMA officer dancing as he controls traffic in Lagos

Legit.ng also reported that a LASTMA officer got many people talking as a video of him dancing while controlling traffic in Lagos surfaced online.

As shared by @agidigbo887fm on Instagram on January 4, the officer was seen dancing effortlessly with his whole body and pulling his to give a pass signal to motorists.

Source: Legit.ng

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Ridwan Adeola (Current Affairs Editor) Ridwan Adeola Yusuf is a content creator with more than nine years of experience, He is also a Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication from the Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State (2014). Ridwan previously worked at Africa Check, contributing to fact-checking research works within the organisation. He is an active member of the Academic Excellence Initiative (AEI). In March 2024, Ridwan completed the full Google News Initiative Lab workshop and his effort was recognised with a Certificate of Completion. Email: ridwan.adeola@corp.legit.ng.

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