There was a tense situation along the expressway near Ilasa, heading towards Mile 2 in Lagos, as some individuals reportedly atta3ked a LASTMA officer.
According to a statement by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, the incident occurred on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
The statement read: “On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at approximately 9:55 a.m., a Volkswagen T4 commercial driver, known for frequently violating traffic rules, was stopped by a LASTMA Patrol Team. The driver was observed picking up and dropping off passengers at an unauthorized location along the expressway near Ilasa, heading towards Mile 2.
During the incident, the driver and conductor, with assistance from nearby individuals, reportedly became aggressive, p3uring petrol on a LASTMA officer. The inj¥red officer was promptly rushed to the hospital for urgent medical care.”
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