The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA has revealed that its agency arrests no fewer than 880 motorists daily over breach of traffic rules.

Mr Chris Olakpe, LASTMA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, told NAN in Lagos that each of the 44 zones of LASTMA made no fewer than 20 arrests daily.

“When we are talking of arrest, it is a daily occurrence; we have about 44 zones of LASTMA, and not less than 20 arrests are made daily by each of the zones.

“The arrests are done by serving court summons on erring motorists,’’ Olakpe said.

According to him, mobile courts hear and determine the cases and give fines.

He said that LASTMA had established a protocol of arrest to ensure that arrest were made in a polite manner.

“No Nigerian citizen will like to be arrested without resistance; it is worse with commercial drivers in Lagos. This poses a challenge to us.

“In fact, it a herculean task. As you raise a hand to stop them, they put their vehicles in reverse; in the process of trying to escape, they hit vehicles behind them.’’

On commercial motorcyclists plying highways, Olakpe said that the agency was working with the police to carry out enforcements.

On alleged extortion and selective arrest by the agency's personnel, the chairman said that discussions were ongoing to ensure that erring personnel would be punished.

“We are creating a spotlight and investigating the allegation,” he said.

The agency boss also mentioned that the agency had warned its personnel against jumping into vehicles they intended to arrest.

He said that LASTMA would punish personnel doing so.

https://lailasnews.com/see-number-of-people-lastma-arrests-daily-over-traffic-offenses/

half of those arrested did not commit traffic offense, they take advantage of motorists infact lastma with so many touts should be Scraped alongside sars with so many thugs they are constituting nuisance
besides I'm a jobless youth so wetin concern me.

:A typical lastma is just a glorified danfo driver. When they catch their friends what else do you expect? Na to release them now! If na Operation Kai now, ehn en that's a different case

Check for NwAmaikpe.. he must be among the arrestees.

Lastma

so dey have a particular Numbers of traffic offenders so if dey don't meet up d numbers dey will go nd b arresting any aw to meet up...

Only 20? I don't believe this figure.

They are reporting 20 cos they free the rest that bribe.

interesting

They are mostly there to set traps for motorists. They really don't care on ensuring roads are traffic free. No lastma releases anybody with a warning even when you don't attempt to runaway when they stop you, they will take advantage of you to the best.

let me see the lastma official that tries to arrest me.

See that tally

LASTMA officials can arrest at any frivolity, like the facial appearance of a driver

EmagNig:
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA has revealed that its agency arrests no fewer than 880 motorists daily over breach of traffic rules.

Mr Chris Olakpe, LASTMA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, told NAN in Lagos that each of the 44 zones of LASTMA made no fewer than 20 arrests daily.

“When we are talking of arrest, it is a daily occurrence; we have about 44 zones of LASTMA, and not less than 20 arrests are made daily by each of the zones.

“The arrests are done by serving court summons on erring motorists,’’ Olakpe said.

According to him, mobile courts hear and determine the cases and give fines.

He said that LASTMA had established a protocol of arrest to ensure that arrest were made in a polite manner.

“No Nigerian citizen will like to be arrested without resistance; it is worse with commercial drivers in Lagos. This poses a challenge to us.

“In fact, it a herculean task. As you raise a hand to stop them, they put their vehicles in reverse; in the process of trying to escape, they hit vehicles behind them.’’

On commercial motorcyclists plying highways, Olakpe said that the agency was working with the police to carry out enforcements.

On alleged extortion and selective arrest by the agency's personnel, the chairman said that discussions were ongoing to ensure that erring personnel would be punished.

“We are creating a spotlight and investigating the allegation,” he said.

The agency boss also mentioned that the agency had warned its personnel against jumping into vehicles they intended to arrest.

He said that LASTMA would punish personnel doing so.

https://lailasnews.com/see-number-of-people-lastma-arrests-daily-over-traffic-offenses/

That is just for the one on paper who couldn't settle

Those ones that arrest without sense... Very annoying people

Only in Nigeria a Tug is allowed to be law enforcer and a revenue collector. Only in Nigeria a criminal is wears a police uniform and join S.A.R.S unit to unleash
mayhem on citizens more educated than they are. Pathetic!

Most commercial operators are stupid. The arrests are mostly avoidable but they just express their stupidity.

does lasma have the right to ask for car particulars and drivers licence?

omamush:
half of those arrested did not commit traffic offense, they take advantage of motorists infact lastma with so many touts should be Scraped alongside sars with so many thugs they are constituting nuisance
besides I'm a jobless youth so wetin concern me.

You are right

They are just there to generate revenue for the state

seyiojomu:
They are mostly there to set traps for motorists. They really don't care on ensuring roads are traffic free. No lastma releases anybody with a warning even when you don't attempt to runaway when they stop you, they will take advantage of you to the best.

Exactly, there are "one way" roads without sign (they hide it in most cases). They will just hide waiting for someone not familiar with that area to drive in, they will grab him/her without any warning

Touts (agberos) in uniform

LAGOS IS WORKING, FASHOLA IS TRYING

20 is d official number report to the office ... 500-1000 is d real number. Others have been settled before getting to office.

EmagNig:
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA has revealed that its agency arrests no fewer than 880 motorists daily over breach of traffic rules.

Mr Chris Olakpe, LASTMA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, told NAN in Lagos that each of the 44 zones of LASTMA made no fewer than 20 arrests daily.

“When we are talking of arrest, it is a daily occurrence; we have about 44 zones of LASTMA, and not less than 20 arrests are made daily by each of the zones.

“The arrests are done by serving court summons on erring motorists,’’ Olakpe said.

According to him, mobile courts hear and determine the cases and give fines.

He said that LASTMA had established a protocol of arrest to ensure that arrest were made in a polite manner.

“No Nigerian citizen will like to be arrested without resistance; it is worse with commercial drivers in Lagos. This poses a challenge to us.

“In fact, it a herculean task. As you raise a hand to stop them, they put their vehicles in reverse; in the process of trying to escape, they hit vehicles behind them.’’

On commercial motorcyclists plying highways, Olakpe said that the agency was working with the police to carry out enforcements.

On alleged extortion and selective arrest by the agency's personnel, the chairman said that discussions were ongoing to ensure that erring personnel would be punished.

“We are creating a spotlight and investigating the allegation,” he said.

The agency boss also mentioned that the agency had warned its personnel against jumping into vehicles they intended to arrest.

He said that LASTMA would punish personnel doing so.

https://lailasnews.com/see-number-of-people-lastma-arrests-daily-over-traffic-offenses/

Not less than 20

That is not a figure . The man surely does not know the total arrested. Estimated

Mheeennn..

EmagNig:
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA has revealed that its agency arrests no fewer than 880 motorists daily over breach of traffic rules.

Mr Chris Olakpe, LASTMA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, told NAN in Lagos that each of the 44 zones of LASTMA made no fewer than 20 arrests daily.

“When we are talking of arrest, it is a daily occurrence; we have about 44 zones of LASTMA, and not less than 20 arrests are made daily by each of the zones.

“The arrests are done by serving court summons on erring motorists,’’ Olakpe said.

According to him, mobile courts hear and determine the cases and give fines.

He said that LASTMA had established a protocol of arrest to ensure that arrest were made in a polite manner.

“No Nigerian citizen will like to be arrested without resistance; it is worse with commercial drivers in Lagos. This poses a challenge to us.

“In fact, it a herculean task. As you raise a hand to stop them, they put their vehicles in reverse; in the process of trying to escape, they hit vehicles behind them.’’

On commercial motorcyclists plying highways, Olakpe said that the agency was working with the police to carry out enforcements.

On alleged extortion and selective arrest by the agency's personnel, the chairman said that discussions were ongoing to ensure that erring personnel would be punished.

“We are creating a spotlight and investigating the allegation,” he said.

The agency boss also mentioned that the agency had warned its personnel against jumping into vehicles they intended to arrest.

He said that LASTMA would punish personnel doing so.

https://lailasnews.com/see-number-of-people-lastma-arrests-daily-over-traffic-offenses/

Using the word Arrest is disrespectful in every way cannot arrest a motorist.

EmagNig:
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA has revealed that its agency arrests no fewer than 880 motorists daily over breach of traffic rules.

Mr Chris Olakpe, LASTMA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, told NAN in Lagos that each of the 44 zones of LASTMA made no fewer than 20 arrests daily.

“When we are talking of arrest, it is a daily occurrence; we have about 44 zones of LASTMA, and not less than 20 arrests are made daily by each of the zones.

“The arrests are done by serving court summons on erring motorists,’’ Olakpe said.

According to him, mobile courts hear and determine the cases and give fines.

He said that LASTMA had established a protocol of arrest to ensure that arrest were made in a polite manner.

“No Nigerian citizen will like to be arrested without resistance; it is worse with commercial drivers in Lagos. This poses a challenge to us.

“In fact, it a herculean task. As you raise a hand to stop them, they put their vehicles in reverse; in the process of trying to escape, they hit vehicles behind them.’’

On commercial motorcyclists plying highways, Olakpe said that the agency was working with the police to carry out enforcements.

On alleged extortion and selective arrest by the agency's personnel, the chairman said that discussions were ongoing to ensure that erring personnel would be punished.

“We are creating a spotlight and investigating the allegation,” he said.

The agency boss also mentioned that the agency had warned its personnel against jumping into vehicles they intended to arrest.

He said that LASTMA would punish personnel doing so.

https://lailasnews.com/see-number-of-people-lastma-arrests-daily-over-traffic-offenses/

the one that pain me most is that of Seat belt .is not even part of thier job they are for traffic management and should remain one.

omamush:
half of those arrested did not commit traffic offense, they take advantage of motorists infact lastma with so many touts should be Scraped alongside sars with so many thugs they are constituting nuisance
besides I'm a jobless youth so wetin concern me.

Are u sure abt that? because if traffic rules should be enforced the right way, 85% of naija motorist will be guilty of at least one offence.

Stupid Lastma,
Even police never recorded such figure