The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has disclosed has sanctioning at least 18 of its officers and impounded over 7,000 vehicles for various traffic offences in the first six months of 2025, reports Business Today NG
LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, who made this disclosure during the weekend while on inspection of high-traffic corridors in the metropolis, said that the vehicles were seized for infractions ranging from illegal parking and obstruction to reckless driving and traffic signal violations.
“LASTMA has captured over 54,000 vehicles through our Traffic Management Solutions (TMS) technology. Over 1,000 abandoned vehicles were removed from the roads, and more than 700 traffic crashes were recorded within the same period,” Bakare-Oki told the News Agency of Nigeria (
He noted that the use of smart enforcement tools, introduced during his tenure, has significantly improved the agency’s operational efficiency.
On internal disciplinary actions, Bakare-Oki confirmed that 18 officers were sanctioned for misconduct and violation of public service rules.
“Due process was followed in every case. The disciplinary measures were implemented in line with the Lagos State Public Service Rules,” he added.
The agency also issued a stern warning to operators of event centres, nightclubs, recreational lounges, and organisers of large social gatherings against obstructing public roads during their activities.
Reiterating the agency’s position on the misuse of public roads, Bakare-Oki expressed concern over the increasing trend of event-related traffic obstructions caused by social gatherings and commercial venues
“It is unacceptable for event organisers or businesses to convert public roads into private parking lots or block access routes for entertainment purposes,” he warned.
