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  • Speeding vehicle plunges off Otedola Bridge

    Speeding vehicle plunges off Otedola Bridge

    The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has reported that a Toyota Camry with registration number KJA 126 BH, veered off the upper deck of the Otedola Bridge and plunged onto the lower level.

    LASTMA General Manager, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Lagos.

    The statement was signed by the agency’s Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Mr Taofiq Adebayo.

    “Preliminary findings indicate that the female driver, while traveling at excessive speed, abruptly applied her brakes upon noticing another vehicle maneuvering into the service lane ahead of her,” the statement said.

    “This sudden deceleration destabilised her vehicle, causing it to veer uncontrollably and ultimately fall off the bridge, leaving her critically injured.”

    It said LASTMA personnel, including those of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps, and the Rapid Response Squad, quickly arrived at the scene.

    “The victim was successfully extricated from the wreckage and promptly transported to the Lagos State Accident and Emergency Centre at the Toll Gate for immediate medical attention,” it added.

    Bakare-Oki emphasised the critical importance of adhering to speed limits and highway regulations.

    He noted that a significant number of road traffic accidents stemmed from reckless driving and a disregard for established safety protocols by both private and commercial motorists.

    “This unfortunate incident could have been entirely avoided had the driver complied with statutory speed regulations,” he said.

    “We therefore urge all road users to exercise greater caution and uphold the provisions of the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law of 2018 in the collective interest of public safety.”

    While expressing heartfelt wishes for the swift recovery of the injured motorist, Bakare-Oki reaffirmed LASTMA’s commitment to maintaining safety and order across the state’s road network.

    “The public is strongly encouraged to report incidents of traffic violations, vehicular breakdowns, emergencies, or road accidents through LASTMA’s dedicated toll-free hotline: 0800-005-27862 (0800-00-LASTMA),” he said.

  • LASTMA denies knocking down two students on road chase

    LASTMA denies knocking down two students on road chase

    The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has denied claims that its officials knocked down two students while chasing a vehicle on the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane.

    This is contained in a statement on Monday by Mr Taofiq Adebayo, Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment at LASTMA.

    “LASTMA’s attention has been drawn to a misleading report titled, ‘Two students knocked down as LASTMA officials chase vehicle on BRT Lane.

    “We categorically refute the claims, which misrepresent the facts and attempt to misinform the public regarding the tragic incident,” he said.

    Adebayo clarified that LASTMA officials do not engage in high-speed pursuits, whether on regular roads or BRT corridors.

    “Our agency has transitioned to advanced Traffic Management Solutions (TMS) technology, enabling remote identification and apprehension of violators without physical confrontation,” he said.

    Preliminary investigations confirmed that a driver of a black Toyota Camry encroached on the BRT lane. Upon noticing LASTMA officers ahead, he recklessly attempted to evade detection.

    In doing so, he lost control and fatally struck two students of Government College, Agege, who were walking home from school.

    “We extend our deepest sympathies to the families of the victims and reaffirm our commitment to traffic orderliness and the safety of all road users,” Adebayo stated.

    He urged the public and media to uphold journalistic integrity, ensuring facts are verified before sharing information that could cause panic or damage the reputation of government bodies.

  • LASTMA rescues 14 from Third Mainland Bridge auto crash

    LASTMA rescues 14 from Third Mainland Bridge auto crash

    The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has rescued 14 accident victims from a road crash at Ilaje, inward Iyana-Oworonshoki, along the Third Mainland Bridge.

    The General Manager, LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, confirmed this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos.

    The statement was signed by Mr Taofiq Adebayo, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA.

    Bakare-Oki said the swift response of LASTMA demonstrated its unwavering commitment to public safety.

    “The catastrophic incident, which involved a Mazda commercial bus (XN 997 KTU), was triggered by reckless speeding, resulting in the driver losing control and forcefully colliding with a moving Toyota Yaris (11150 DLA).

    “The impact led to multiple casualties, necessitating immediate emergency response.

    “LASTMA officers in collaboration with the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS), acted with commendable urgency, extricating 14 individuals, including the commercial bus driver, from the wreckage.

    “Throughout the operation, security operatives from Alonge Police Station provided essential tactical support to maintain order and ensure a secure rescue environment,” he said.

    The LASTMA boss said that upon successful evacuation, the rescued victims were promptly handed over to LASAMBUS personnel, who swiftly transported them to Gbagada General Hospital for immediate medical attention.

    Bakare-Oki underscored the pressing need for both commercial and private motorists to comply with officially sanctioned speed limits to avert needless road fatalities.

    He extended his deepest sympathies to the injured and wished them a swift and complete recovery.

  • Driver’s negligence caused amputation of LASTMA officer’s leg – GM

    Driver’s negligence caused amputation of LASTMA officer’s leg – GM

    Alleged trailer driver’s negligence has led to amputation of the right leg of an officer of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).

    The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said  this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos.

    The statement was signed by Mr Taofiq Adebayo, Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA.

    Bakare-Oki said that recklessness of the driver of the fully-loaded trailer  caused loss of vehicular control and led  to the accident.

    He said that the incident occurred at the Ojodu Berger axis of Lagos State on Tuesday.

    “The tragic incident transpired while the LASTMA officer was en route to commence his afternoon duty, underscoring the perilous consequences of careless driving on public roads.

    “Preliminary investigations reveal that the ill-fated trailer, bearing Bauchi State registration number KTG 33 ZZ, originated from Agidingbi by Oba Ogunji Road en route to Omole Junction in the Ogba corridor, when the driver, operating at an alarmingly high velocity, lost control of the vehicle, resulting in a catastrophic collision.

    “The  impact of the crash inflicted severe trauma on the LASTMA officer, leading to a grievous fracture of his right leg and hand.

    “Upon emergency medical assessment at the Surgical Emergency Centre of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, specialists determined that the extent of the injuries would necessitate an immediate amputation of his right leg,” he said.

    The LASTMA boss said that the driver absconded from the scene.

    “However, through the concerted efforts of security operatives from Ojodu Police Station, in collaboration with vigilant LASTMA officials, he was swiftly apprehended,” he said.

    He said that such a calamity could have been averted if the driver exercised due diligence and adhered to fundamental road safety protocols.

    He urged trailer and truck operators as well as other motorists to uphold a heightened sense of safety consciousness.

    “LASTMA officers are not adversaries to motorists; rather, they are committed to ensuring that traffic flows seamlessly, thereby fostering economic growth and urban efficiency in Lagos State,” he said.

    He  prayed for the officer’s swift recovery reaffirming LASTMA’s unwavering commitment to enhancing road safety and ensuring orderliness on Lagos roads.

  • One dead , others injured in Lagos car crash

    One dead , others injured in Lagos car crash

    A yet-to-be-identified driver of a Toyota Sienna on Wednesday lost his life, in a lone accident at Conoil, inward Secretariat, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Lagos State.

    The spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Adebayo Taofiq confirmed the incident, noting that the driver was under the influence of alcohol and lost control of the vehicle due to excessive speeding.

    Taofiq added that three other passengers, —two males and one female—sustained severe injuries and were rushed to the Lagos State Accident and Emergency Centre at Toll Gate for urgent medical attention.

    Officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) transported the deceased’s remains to a morgue in Yaba.

    He further disclosed that during the rescue operation, LASTMA officials recovered N48,200, a phone, and 15 sachets of alcoholic gin from the vehicle.

    “Preliminary inquiries indicate that the deceased driver was under the influence of alcohol and lost control of the vehicle while traveling at an excessive speed.

    “During rescue operations, LASTMA officials who swiftly responded as first responder recovered N48,200, phone and 15 sachets of alcoholic gin inside the Sienna car,” Adebayo said in a statement.

  • One-chance’ syndicate making N300,000 daily in Lagos, nabbed

    One-chance’ syndicate making N300,000 daily in Lagos, nabbed

    The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has arrested a member of a notorious one-chance syndicate that uses a painted commercial bus to rob unsuspecting passengers in the State.

    TheNewsGuru learnt that the suspect, Toyib Ogunjobi and his accomplices had allegedly pushed a female passenger, Bibian Emelifonwu, out of their moving bus after stealing her phone on Monday

    Fortunately, officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), who were overseeing traffic in the area, witnessed the incident and immediately pursued the fleeing bus.

    While Ogunjobi was nabbed his accomplices—a conductor and another passenger—escaped.

    According to LASTMA spokesperson Adebayo Taofiq, Ogunjobi confessed during interrogation to leading a three-man syndicate, which includes the owner of the bus.

    Ogunjobi revealed that their method involves luring passengers with low fares on the Costain-Ojota route, stealing their belongings, and then forcibly ejecting them from the moving bus.

    He also admitted that the syndicate makes between N250,000 and N300,000 daily from selling stolen phones and other valuables.

    “Ogunjobi further confessed that the syndicate generated between N250,000 and N300,000 daily by selling stolen phones and valuables. He also disclosed that similar One-Chance operations are proliferating across Lagos State, illustrating the pervasive nature of this criminal enterprise.

    “Seven stolen phones, comprising models such as Techno Pop, Samsung AZZ, Intel A623, Techno Spark, Techno Pounoir, and Samsung devices, were recovered from Ogunjobi during his arrest. He also admitted that the vehicle’s owner was actively involved in the operation,” Adebayo said in a statement.

  • LASTMA rescues 8 injured passengers

    LASTMA rescues 8 injured passengers

    The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has rescued eight injured passengers involved in an accident at Hammadiya inward Abule-Egba.

    The LASTMA General Manager, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, confirmed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos.

    The statement was signed by Mr Taofiq Adebayo, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA.

    Bakare-Oki said the road traffic incident which involved a commercial long bus, popularly referred to as ‘Molue,’ at Hammadiya inward Abule-Egba, caused severe injuries and significant disruption to traffic.

    “The accident was triggered when the vehicle, registered as KTU 801 XM, lost control at excessive speed, reportedly due to driver impatience.

    “In an attempt to avoid colliding with another LT commercial bus and pedestrians awaiting transport at the roadside, the driver veered sharply, resulting in the bus crashing into the expressway median and overturning.

    “Several passengers sustained injuries, while others escaped through the bus’s windows,” he said.

    He said that officers from LASTMA promptly arrived at the scene, executed a well-coordinated and efficient rescue operation.

    “Eight individuals, including five males and three females, suffered varying degrees of injuries. Among the injured was the bus driver, who sustained a fractured left arm.

    “All victims were immediately handed over to LASAMBUS medical personnel and transported to the General Hospital at Ile-Epo for urgent medical attention,” he said.

    Bakare-Oki said to ensure the free flow of traffic and public safety, LASTMA’s Response Unit was swiftly mobilised to oversee the removal of the overturned vehicle.

    He added that security support was provided by officers from the Meran Police Division, ensuring that the rescue operation proceeded without hindrance.

    Bakare-Oki extended his sympathies to the injured passengers and conveyed his wishes for their swift recovery.

    He emphasised the importance of strict adherence to traffic regulations, particularly compliance with speed limits as prescribed by the Lagos State Government.

    He also implored commercial and private vehicle operators to prioritise regular maintenance of their vehicles, with particular attention to critical systems such as brakes, to avert preventable accidents.

    “This unfortunate incident underscores LASTMA’s resolute commitment to preserving lives and ensuring safety on Lagos roads through proactive interventions and collaborative engagements with emergency response agencies,” he said.

  • Newlywed escapes death on Third Mainland Bridge

    Newlywed escapes death on Third Mainland Bridge

    The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), in collaboration with emergency response agencies, has rescued 18 individuals involved in a vehicular collision on the Third Mainland Bridge.

    The LASTMA’s General Manager, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki in a statement on Saturday, in Lagos said that the accident occurred on Third Mainland Bridge near Ilaje, heading towards Iyana Oworonsoki.

    The statement, which was signed by Mr Taofiq Adebayo, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA added that among the victims were a newlywed couple returning to the mainland from the Ikoyi Marriage Registry.

    “The accident, which involved a mini truck (AGL 22 YE) and a commercial LT bus (BFG 204 XF), was attributed to a brake failure on the LT bus, which was traveling at excessive speed.

    “The bus collided with the mini truck, which was moving slowly due to mechanical difficulties. A total of 16 passengers seated in the rear of the LT bus—11 women and 5 men—sustained significant injuries.

    “They were swiftly transported to the Lagos State Trauma and Emergency Centre near the Toll Gate on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway for urgent medical care,” he said.

    Bakare-Oki said that two additional passengers seated at the front of the LT commercial bus were trapped in the wreckage and suffered severe fractures to their limbs.

    He said they were extricated with the combined efforts of LASTMA personnel, emergency responders and concerned bystanders and later rushed to Gbagada General Hospital for specialised treatment.

    “The Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASABUS) and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) Response Unit (LRU) facilitated the swift evacuation of all casualties to medical facilities.

    “Law enforcement officers from Alonge Police Station and operatives of the Lagos State Task Force provided critical security support at the accident scene, ensuring order during the rescue operation,” he said.

    Expressing deep sympathy for the injured, Bakare-Oki, wished them a speedy recovery.

    He also underscored the importance of observing speed limits and maintaining vehicles in optimal condition, particularly the braking system, to prevent such tragedies.

    The LASTMA boss highlighted the intensified public enlightenment campaigns led by LASTMA’s Female Elite Corps, which aim to educate motorists—especially commercial bus operators—on safe driving practices before, during and beyond the festive season.

  • Tragedy strikes as newlyweds injured in Third Mainland bridge accident

    Tragedy strikes as newlyweds injured in Third Mainland bridge accident

    A newlywed couple and 16 other passengers on Saturday sustained varying degrees of injuries following a multi-vehicle accident that occurred on Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos.

    TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) gathered that the couple had been returning from the Ikoyi Marriage Registry when the incident occurred.

    Adebayo Taofia, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) spokesperson, confirmed the incident in a statement, revealing that the accident was caused by a brake failure on a commercial LT bus, which collided with a mini truck.

    The mini truck, according to Taofia, bearing the number plate ‘AGL 22 YE’, and the LT bus, with registration number ‘BFG 204 XF’, were involved in the collision.

    The LT bus, which was reportedly speeding, lost control after its brakes failed and rammed into the mini truck, which was moving slowly due to a mechanical fault.

    Taofiq said, “The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, in collaboration with emergency response agencies, today orchestrated the successful rescue of 18 individuals involved in a serious vehicular collision on the Third Mainland Bridge, near Ilaje, heading towards Iyana Oworonsoki.

    “Among the victims were a newlywed couple returning to the mainland from the Ikoyi Marriage Registry.

    “The accident, which involved a mini truck (AGL 22 YE) and a commercial LT bus (BFG 204 XF), was attributed to a brake failure on the LT bus, which was travelling at excessive speed. The bus collided with the mini truck, which was moving slowly due to mechanical difficulties.

    “A total of 16 passengers seated in the rear of the LT bus, 11 women and 5 men, sustained significant injuries and were swiftly transported to the Lagos State Trauma and Emergency Centre near the Toll Gate on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway for urgent medical care.”

  • Fire disaster averted as tanker spills content in Lagos

    Fire disaster averted as tanker spills content in Lagos

    Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officers on Wednesday  contained a potentially disastrous situation after a tanker spilled diesel at Charity near Oshodi Oke/Anthony area.

    Swift response by LASTMA officers  helped to ensure safety of road users and minimised disruptions to traffic flow, according to a statement by the agency.

    Mr Taofiq Adebayo, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, issued  the statement on Wednesday.

    He said that the agency was committed  to public safety and seamless traffic management.

    “Earlier today, a fully laden diesel tanker experienced a spillage along the main carriageway of the expressway, posing an imminent threat to commuters, residents and surrounding infrastructure.

    “Demonstrating exemplary coordination and urgency, LASTMA officers, in synergy with other emergency response agencies including the Lagos State Fire Service, promptly converged on the scene.

    “Their rapid intervention facilitated  effective containment and mitigation of the hazardous situation, averting what could have been a major disaster,” he said.

    Adebayo said that the affected area was cordoned off to protect lives and property while LASTMA officers  managed traffic flow to minimise disruptions and ensure safety of all road users.

    “This coordinated response successfully neutralised the risk of fire outbreak and environmental degradation,” he said.

    He quoted Mr Sola Giwa, Special Adviser to Lagos State governor on Transportation, as  lauding the emergency teams for professional handling of the situation.

    “This incident highlights the indispensable need for strict adherence to traffic regulations and safety protocols by all tanker operators.

    “We implore all transport stakeholders to prioritise the safety of both lives and property.

    “Lagos State Government remains steadfast in its resolve to enforce compliance with all traffic laws to prevent avoidable mishaps.

    “LASTMA urges the general public to remain calm and exercise patience as efforts are underway to restore normalcy in the affected area,” Adebayo quoted Giwa to have said.