LAGOS STATE GOVT SANCTIONS 25 ERRING LASTMA OFFICIALS. NEW OPERATIONAL VEHICLES COMING FOR LASTMA SOON

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No fewer than 25 officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has been sanctioned, Lagos State Solicitor General, Lawal Pedro (SAN) said.

Pedro said the erring officers of the agency appeared before the disciplinary committee in his Ministry for various offenses which includes irregular issuance of fine tickets, refusal to put on uniform while on duty, illegal extortion of money from motorists, performing unauthorised duty, engaging the services of non-staff to drive an apprehended vehicle, among others.

He said all the erring officers found guilty of various offences which include official misconduct and illegal practices have been sanctioned accordingly

Pedro said government would no longer tolerate unruly behaviour, indiscipline, corrupt practices and disobedience to lawful orders by the traffic officers, charging them to henceforth desist from practices that could damage the reputation of the government.

According to him, the era of indiscipline and impunity in the agency is over. He warned that henceforth, any officer found wanting will not go unpunished. Pedro said government has re-branded the agency to serve the public better.

The agency, he said, is now to be known as the Lagos State Law Enforcement (Traffic) Officer, adding that it will now operate under the Ministry of Justice.

Meanwhile, the Lagos State Government is set to launch a new set rebranded operation vehicles purchased for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). The vehicles are lovely to behold and may in fact serve as the platform upon which the new face of LASTMA will be ‘sold’ to the public with a view to inducing a more positive perception modification towards the agency. We present some of the vehicles below:

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