Motorists in Lagos have been warned against conceding to bribe-seeking officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA.
Sounding the warning is LASTMA General Manager, Mr Bolaji Oreagba, via a statement the agency’s Public Relations Officer, Adebayo Taofiq released.
In it, Oreagba said the agency is in the process of disciplining 14 officials caught extorting motorists in different parts of the state with a panel already in place.
Quoting his principal, Taofiq wrote: “The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Bolaji Oreagba, disclosed that these affected officers whose cases have been investigated would be facing a government disciplinary committee known as the Personnel Management Board which would adjudicate their cases in line with the Public Service Rules.
“According to Mr Oreagba, the 14 male officers (11 seniors and three juniors) were caught at different locations across the state extorting money (bribes) from motorists.
“He said the agency would continue to mete out stiff and severe punishment on officers and men in its efforts to weed the agency of a few bad elements tarnishing its image.
“We thereby call on residents, especially the motoring public, to support us by promptly reporting any errant officers at the nearest LASTMA offices or use any of the agency’s complaints hotlines with proof of evidence.”
