A 35-year-old commercial bus driver, Abraham
Ikujunni, has been arrested for allegedly assaulting an
official of the Lagos State Traffic Management
Authority and resisting arrest.
According to LASTMA authorities, the bus driver allegedly
stripped an official, Oyeyemi Olusola, ripping his pair of
trousers apart.
It was learnt that the incident occurred on Friday in
Ikorodu area of the state.
It was learnt that the suspect was accosted for not wearing
a seatbelt before the incident occurred.
A LASTMA official, who craved anonymity, said, “Around
8:26am on Friday, the LASTMA official apprehended the
suspect around Odonguyan area of Ikorodu for not using
a seatbelt.
“The official entered his vehicle and told him to park
properly. He however drove the official into a street where
there were commercial motorcycle riders
“The riders then supported the suspect and the LASTMA
official was assaulted and his pair of trousers was torn.
Fortunately, backup arrived and the suspect was arrested.”
Our correspondent sighted the suspect’s statement in
LASTMA office. He denied assaulting the official, but
admitted tearing his trousers.
He wrote, “My bus was faulty and I was trying to fix it when
the LASTMA man accosted me. He said I should park
properly so as not to obstruct the flow of traffic and I
parked. He wanted to arrest me and I resisted so a
struggle ensued.
“He slapped me and my shirt got torn in the process. I
then engaged him in a struggle and while people were
trying to separate us, his trousers got torn in the process.
Please, I am also a victim.”
The LASTMA spokesperson, Bola Ajao, could not be
reached for comment.

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