In a harrowing incident in Lagos, passengers narrowly escaped a fatal tragedy when a container-laden truck collided with a commercial bus bearing the number plate FKJ 366 XT. The accident took place in the outer Marina area of the state…
Fake LASTMA officer nabbed for towing vehicle
A man identified as Adejumo, allegedly impersonating an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, has been arrested for towing a vehicle in Lagos. PUNCH Metro gathered from a circulating video on social media that the suspect had driven…
LASTMA, soldier face-off will not occur again, says LASTMA GM
The General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Bolaji Oreagba, has condemned the face-off between officials of the agency and some soldiers. He described the incident as unfortunate. Oreagba spoke during a visit by officials of the…
Fuel scarcity: LASTMA cautions motorists against road obstruction
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has cautioned motorists queuing up for fuel at different filling stations not to obstruct traffic. It warned them not to cause congestion that could hinder other road users around filling stations. The General…
LASTMA announces alternative routes preparatory to APC’s presidential rally Tuesday
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Sunday announced alternative routes for motorists ahead of Tuesday’s presidential campaign rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued by its General Manager, Mr Bolaji Oreagba, LASTMA pleaded for…
Fake LASTMA officer bags 4-month jail term in Lagos
….Agency warns other impersonators to turn a new leaf or go to jail. The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Mobile) Court sitting at Bolade, Oshodi on Monday, 19th of December, 2022 sentenced an arrested fake Lastma Officer (David Oluchkwu)…
LASTMA operatives nab fake traffic officer
Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Thursday nabbed a fake traffic officer kitted in the agency’s uniform around the Lekki area of Lagos. The General Manager, LASTMA, Mr Bolaji Oreagba, confirmed the arrest in a statement…
LASTMA nabs 2 suspected abductors, rescue female victim in Yaba
The Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have apprehended two suspected abductors and rescued a female victim inside their car around the Pedesbytrian Church, Yaba, Lagos. This is contained in a statement issued by the General Manager…
LASTMA recovers pump-action rifle inside impounded vehicle
A pump-action rifle has been discovered inside an unregistered Honda car impounded by personnel of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) for driving against traffic. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Bolaji Oreagba said in a statement by the Director,…
LASTMA summons 3 officials over alleged extortion
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has summoned three officers before investigation panel over alleged extortion of drivers. The General Manager, LASTMA, Mr Bolaji Oreagba, said this in a statement through the Public Affairs Unit of LASTMA in Lagos…