The Lagos State Government has said no fewer than 14 employees of the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) will appear before a disciplinary panel for a variety of official violations.
This was made known by the agency’s Director of Public Affairs and Education, Taofiq Adebayo, in a statement to journalists today.
According to Mr. Oreagba, the accused employees would be required to appear before disciplinary panels for allegations of extortion and sexism in accordance with the state’s current laws and regulations.
He claims that the officers in question are 11 senior and three junior LASTMA officials who are accused of extorting money (bribes) from drivers at various sites throughout the state.
Mr. Oreagba revealed that the Personnel Management Board (PMB), a government disciplinary body, would be hearing the cases of these personnel, whose cases had been probed.
According to him, the PMB will decide their cases in accordance with the regulations governing the public service.
He said, “These 14 male officers were caught at different locations across the state extorting money (bribes) from motorists.”
“The agency will continue to impose stiffer and more severe punishment on erring officers and men in its effort to rid the agency of a few bad elements tarnishing its image.
“I urge residents, especially the motoring public, to support us by promptly reporting any errant officers at the nearest LASTMA offices or using any of the agency’s complaint hotlines (08100565860, 08129928503, 08129928515, and 08129928597) with proof of evidence.”
All agency officers were given a directive by the general manager to always perform their jobs impartially and in compliance with the established legal framework that governs the authority.
He emphasized that any agent found trying to discredit the agency or the government would have to face the repercussions.
Mr. Oreagba praised LASTMA employees for their commitment, effort, professionalism, and duty.
However, he issued a warning to motorists, saying that doing so could result in legal action because “the law frowns on both the giver and the receiver in the circumstances.” He concluded.
Lagos State Government To Punish 14 LASTMA Officers For Extortion
