Tag: LASTMA
LASG Sacks 6 LASTMA Officer
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Thursday terminated the employment of six officials in line with the directives of the Lagos State Civil Service Commission (CSC), following the recommendation put forth by the Personnel Management Board. This was contained in a statement issued by the director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, LASTMA, […]
Court Bars VIO From Stopping, Impounding Vehicles
BREAKING: Court Bars VIO, Others From Stopping, Impounding Vehicle The Federal High Court in Abuja has barred the Directorate of Road Traffic Services, popularly known as VIO from stopping vehicles on the road, confiscating vehicles, and imposing fines on motorists. Justice Evelyn Maha issued the order on Wednesday October 2, 2024, in a judgment on […]
LASTMA’S Swift Response Rescues Driver After Vehicle Overturns In Alakija, Lagos
In an impressive demonstration of rapid action, Officers from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) successfully rescued a driver whose Lexus 470 Jeep overturned in the Alakija area of Mile 2, Lagos. The accident occurred after the vehicle veered off the road at high speed, reportedly due […]
One Dead, Many Injured in Third Mainland Autocrash
A tragic and fatal head-on collision involving two Mazda commercial buses (LND 624 YE / EKY 804 YH) occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge, near Ilaje, en route to Iyana-Oworonsoki, resulting in one fatality and leaving eight others grievously injured. The harrowing incident, which unfolded as both buses recklessly engaged in a high-speed chase from […]
Lagos Trains Law Enforcement Officers On Effective Service
By Felix Kuyinu Lagos State Government, LASG, has started a training exercise for law enforcement officers in the state to enhance professionalism and effective service. The executive arm through it’s agency, Law Enforcement Training Institute (LETI), at the weekend, stated that about 5,000 officers will undergo the training. LASG hinted that the program targeted […]
LONE ACCIDENT : DANGOTE TRUCK COLLIDES WITH BRT CORRIDOR AT KETU, LAGOS
Earlier this afternoon, another Dangote truck (GML 730 XX) fully loaded with cements collided with the BRT corridor at Demurin Junction, heading towards Mile 12. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The accident occurred due to brake failure, as the truck, moving at high speed, veered into the BRT lane while the […]
Lagos Hit by Triple Emergencies Involving BRT Buses, Container Truck, and Building Fire
By Nurudeen Adebayo The bustling city of Lagos was rattled on Wednesday by three separate emergencies involving two Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) buses, a 40-foot container truck, and a two-storey building fire. The incidents, which occurred in various parts of the metropolis, caused multiple injuries and significant traffic disruptions. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency […]
Mini Bus Accident Leaves Many Injured In Ajegunle
By Mohammed Adekola Many feared injured today Monday 26th August in a motor accident involving a fully loaded mini commercial bus, commonly known as Korope, and motorcycle rider (Okada man) in Ajegunle area of Lagos State. It was gathered that the accident occurred near Marine Beach area of Ajegunle. Meanwhile, the Lagos State […]
LASTMA Restates Commitment To Swift Response Toll-Free Calls
Kehinde Adeleye Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has reiterated its commitment to providing prompt and efficient responses to all inquiries and reports made through its Toll-Free Call Centre (080000527862/080000LASTMA). The agency’s General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, emphasized the agency’s steadfast dedication to ensuring that all reports and concerns are addressed […]