Emmanuel lkpeama
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has denied allegations of recent misconduct, stating that a viral video showing an altercation between its officials and an Uber driver is an old incident from February 2023.
The agency investigated the matter, and officials found culpable were disciplined according to Public Service Rules (PSR).
In a statement, LASTMA’s Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq, described the resurfaced video as “stripped of its context and presented as a fresh case, in a manner capable of distorting public perception and with the tendentious intention to malign the image of the Agency”.
According to him,the matter first surfaced publicly on 11th February, 2023, during which it immediately attracted the attention of the Agency.
Consistent with LASTMA’s institutional ethos of transparency, equity and responsible conflict resolution, a comprehensive investigation was promptly instituted.
Subsequently, all the identified LASTMA officials were summoned for a structured and thorough interrogations aimed at establishing the facts and fostering mutual understanding.
Taofiq stated that sequel to the findings and where operational guidelines were observed in breach,the officials found culpable were disciplined in line with Public Service Rules (PSR) in the year 2023.
He therefore urges the public to disregard the video, emphasizing that it does not reflect current realities and has already been resolved.
He noted that the agency appreciates the public’s cooperation and support during its operations and remains committed to professionalism and humane traffic regulation.
“While the Agency respects the right of individuals to express themselves, the Agency strongly discourages the deliberate recirculation of resolved incidents in a way that incites public outrage or damages institutional credibility, especially when no new facts have emerged.”
“Public engagement should be driven by truth and fairness, not by recycled content capable of stirring unnecessary backlash.”
“Meanwhile, the Agency expresses its profound appreciation to members of the public, especially motorists for their sustained cooperation, support and compliance during the “LASTMA 24-HOUR NIGHT GANGS” operations executed across the State throughout the 2025 “Detty December” period.”
“The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority remains steadfast in its unwavering commitment to professionalism, humane traffic regulation and continuous public enlightenment in the diligent discharge of its statutory responsibilities across Lagos State.”he submitted
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