Admin I Tuesday, August 29, 2023
SOMOLU, Nigeria – The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA has reacted to a viral online video depicting the use of LASTMA towing van in theft of a vehicle at 6 am at Somolu, Lagos.
In a statement, Adebayo Taofiq, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department LASTMA said the said driver of the towing vehicle (Adejumo Fatai) is not a staff and has been apprehended and currently at Pedro Police Station for further investigation.
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According to him, Investigations revealed that the arrested towing van driver (Adejumo Fatai) impersonated one of LASTMA Towing Van Operators with FAKE identity card and FAKE LASTMA Tow Franchisee’s Sticker.
“The General Manager of LASTMA Mr Bolaji Oreagba however implores members of the public to be wary of these unscrupulous elements trying to dent the image of the Agency”, he said.
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The attention of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority LASTMA has been drawn to a video circulating on social media alleging the use of LASTMA Towing van to steal a vehicle as early as 6am at Somolu area of Lagos.
In a statement released by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA Mr. Adebayo Taofiq disclosed that the said driver of the towing vehicle was not an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority LASTMA.
It is important to inform the general public particularly motoring public that the driver (Adejumo Fatai) has been apprehended and currently at Pedro Police Station for further investigation.
Investigations revealed that the arrested towing van driver (Adejumo Fatai) impersonated as one of the LASTMA Towing Van Operators with FAKE identity card and FAKE LASTMA Tow Franchisee’s Sticker.
The General Manager of LASTMA Mr Bolaji Oreagba however implores members of the public to be wary of these unscrupulous elements trying to dent the image of the Agency.
In case of any complaint, comment and observation you can reach Lastma via hotlines 08100565860, 08129928503, 08129928597.
Adebayo Taofiq
Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department LASTMA.
