The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has condemned the incessant an attacks on its officers in the course of their official duty.
This is as the agency mourned the death of one of its officers, Mr. Ola Oyeshina, who was attacked on Friday during the course of sanitising Iganmu-Sifax axis of Apapa.
A statement signed by the agency’s Spokesman, Mr. Olumide Filade, on Saturday in Lagos, quoted the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olajide Oduyoye as condemning the attack which led to Oyeshina’s death.
The general manager, disclosed that a large stone was thrown at the late officer, and that he was immediately rushed to Area “B” police station along with two of the people that attacked him.
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However, he said that due to the trauma, Oyeshina was immediately referred to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH from Randle Hospital, Surulere.
“It is unfortunate that the agency lost the young promising officer to the cold hand of death in the early hours of Saturday, 30th November 2019,” the statement added.
Oduyoye assured that the perpetrators of the evil act would be prosecuted in the court of law to serve as a deterrent to other members of the public.
“LASTMA was established to manage and control traffic in order to reduce the people’s travel time on our roads, increase economic growth through increased productivity and ensure the populace safety and security.
“A situation where road users will now turn against any government official in order not to answer the consequences of breaking the law is unacceptable and would not be condoned henceforth.
“With the recent inauguration of a committee on war against traffic and environmental offenders, there is no more hiding place for Lagos residents or visitors that go against the law,” Oduyoye said.
