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Aug

2023

RE: Alleged Crushing Of Lastma Officers Reportedly Crush Pregnant Woman To Death At Computer Village, Lagos

RE: Lastma Officers Reportedly Crush Pregnant Woman To Death At Computer Village, Lagos The attention of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority LASTMA has been drawn to the above captioned story published/circulating by an online media (@SamzyVG & @ToyosiGodwin) today Tuesday, 29th of August, 2023. In a statement released by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA Mr. Adebayo Taofiq disclosed that the story as presented by online media was not the true position of what transpired today at MRS Filling Station on Kodesoh road, Ikeja. Preliminary investigation revealed that a mini commercial bus (korope) driver upon sighting…

Aug

2023

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Police, FRSC, LASTMA personnel amongst syndicates apprehended…As Police begin clampdown on thugs involved in extortion

SECURITY#Extortion, #LASTMA, #NigeriaPolice

Police, FRSC, LASTMA personnel amongst syndicates apprehended…As Police begin clampdown on thugs involved in extortion Following reports of extortion of truck drivers and other motorists by thugs and some recalcitrant law enforcement officers, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Idowu Owohunwa, has set up an enforcement team with the mandate of raiding spots that have been identified as notorious for such nefarious activities, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report. The enforcement team which commenced raids yesterday was led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) and comprises tactical teams and provost officers from the…

Apr

2023

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LASTMA, FRSC To Form Joint Task Force On Accident Reduction Across Lagos

NEWS#LASTMA, #RoadAccident, FRSC

LASTMA, FRSC To Form Joint Task Force On Accident Reduction Across Lagos Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and Federal Road Safety Corps, Lagos Sector Command have agreed to form a Joint Task Force with other professional traffic managers on accident reduction particularly truck crashes on Lagos Roads. In a press statement released by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment department of Lastma Mr Adebayo Taofiq quoted the General Manager Mr Bolaji Oreagba to have agreed to the proposed Joint Task Force during a courtesy call over the weekend by the new Sector Commander…

Feb

2023

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APC MEGA RALLY: Lastma Provides Advisory To Party Faithfuls, Lagosians

NATIONAL NEWS#2023Presidency, #LASTMA

APC MEGA RALLY: Lastma Provides Advisory To Party Faithfuls, Lagosians As part of the All Progressives Congress (APC) mega rally which will hold on Tuesday 21st February 2023, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report that there will be a procession of the APC Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his Party Stalwarts, Party Faithfuls and Supporters from the Murtala Mohammed Local Airport in Ikeja to Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere, Lagos This is why the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) is providing a traffic advisory to members of the party so as to…

Dec

2022

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Tricycle Operators Attack Lastma Officials … Rob Officers of Money, Phones, Wrist Watches

CRIME#KekeNapep, #LASTMA, #TOAN

Tricycle Operators Attack Lastma Officials ... Rob Officers of Money, Phones, Wrist Watches Officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) were attacked with dangerous weapons while on official duties at Ojota by members of Tricycle (Keke) Owners Association of Nigeria (TOAN) Ojota Branch on Sunday, 19th of December, 2022. The LASTMA Officers, who were attacked with dangerous weapons including cutlasses, iron, broken bottles, and local charms, had to abandon their duty posts after one of them was seriously injured. A Press Statement issued by the Director, of the Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Mr. Adebayo Taofiq,…

Dec

2022

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YULETIDE: Be Good Traffic Ambassadors, LASTMA Charges Youths

NEWS#LASTMA, #Traffic, #Zebra crossing, Advocacy

YULETIDE: Be Good Traffic Ambassadors, LASTMA Charges Youths The General Manager, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Mr. Bolaji Oreagba has charged youths to be good traffic ambassadors while on the road by acting as change agents for their parents/guardians in order to ensure orderliness and safety always. Mr. Oreagba made this statement over the weekend when pupils and students of Kole-Best International School, Oshodi visited the Agency at Oshodi on the occasion of their 'Year 2022 Career Day Celebrations'. According to the General Manager "Students numbering over eighty (males & females) were educated on various traffic signs which…

Nov

2022

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LASTMA: Gun Recovered From Vehicle Impounded For Driving Against Traffic In Lagos

CRIME#LASTMA, #Traffic, impoundment

LASTMA: Gun Recovered From Vehicle Impounded For Driving Against Traffic In Lagos Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) today recovered a gun (Pump Action) inside an unregistered vehicle (Honda) impounded for driving against traffic (One-way) in Lagos. The General Manager of LASTMA Mr. Bolaji Oreagba disclosed that the impounded unregistered vehicle (Black Honda) was apprehended by the patrol team of the Agency while driving against traffic (one-way) around Sango-Tedo inward Abijo G.R.A Along Lagos-Epe Expressway. Mr. Oreagba disclosed further that Police men attached to Lastma officers on routine patrol around Lagos-Epe Expressway were immediately alerted about…

Oct

2022

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Yuletide: LASTMA Warns Illegal Traders Against Traffic Gridlocks On Major Lagos Roads

METRO, NATIONAL NEWS#LASTMA, #Yuletide, Illegal markets prohibition Law

Yuletide: LASTMA Warns Illegal Traders Against Traffic Gridlocks On Major Lagos Roads Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have warned illegal traders to stop conducting businesses on our roads thereby causing traffic gridlocks on some parts of the State. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Bolaji Oreagba gave this warning over the weekend while addressing Officers on the need to ensure free flow of traffic during and beyond 'Ember Months' across the State. Mr. Oreagba disclosed that activities of these illegal traders impeded the free flow of traffic on major roads. He disclosed further that Section (1)…

Oct

2022

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FUEL SCARCITY: LASTMA Cautions Motorists Causing Traffic Around Filling Stations

Uncategorized#LASTMA, Traffic jam

FUEL SCARCITY: LASTMAons Motorists Causing Traffic Around Filling Stations The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has cautioned motorists queuing up for fuel at different filling stations thereby causing serious traffic gridlock to other road users. The General Manager of LASTMA Mr. Bolaji Oreagba statedlatama this today while deploying more Officers of the Authority on monitoring of traffic around filling stations across the State. Mr. Oreagba disclosed that the deployment became imperative following reports of long queues around filling stations caused by motorists parking indiscriminately and blocking roads while queuing up and waiting to buy fuel. Oreagba…