By SCM Staff Writer I Wednesday, Oct.23, 2025
LAGOS, Nigeria – A Lagos traffic cop has become a sensation after he refused a ₦20,000 cash thank-you from a motorist—insisting he was “just doing his job!”
Officer Muibi Ademola, known by his callsign “Bravo 27,” was hailed for his “uncommon integrity” by his bosses at the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) after the extraordinary display of honesty in the Okota area of the city.
The drama unfolded near the Ago–Ibiwoye corridor after a grateful driver was left “overwhelmed” by the officer’s lightning-fast response to a sudden traffic jam.
According to reports, the motorist alerted Officer Ademola to the developing gridlock. Showing impressive commitment to duty, the officer swooped in and cleared the congestion, restoring the flow of traffic in minutes.
In a heartwarming show of appreciation, the driver offered the ₦20,000 (Naira) as a token of his gratitude.
But in a stunning move of moral fortitude, Officer Ademola politely declined the cash.
He told the shocked motorist that he was simply “executing his lawful responsibility” and already received “adequate remuneration” from the Lagos State Government.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, led the praise for the officer, describing his actions as an “exemplary comportment” and a reflection of “unwavering professionalism.”
”Such rare conduct not only strengthens public confidence in the Agency but also underscores the renewed spirit of transparency and service excellence,” he said, citing the leadership of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu.
Mr. Bakare-Oki urged all LASTMA personnel to copy Officer Ademola’s sterling example, promising the agency would continue to recognise and celebrate officers whose actions “elevate the institutional image of LASTMA.”
In response to the sudden fame, Officer Ademola modestly credited the new LASTMA management’s “sustained investment in personnel training and retraining” for shaping his professional attitude.
He also thanked the Lagos State Government for providing essential logistics, which he said boosts the “efficiency and morale” of officers tackling the city’s notorious roads.
The head of Public Affairs and Enlightenment at LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq, confirmed the account published in The Nation newspaper on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
