by Tajudeen Adebanjo,

A taxi driver, Sunday Agbariko, yesterday broke the leg of an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Olayemi Isiaka with his vehicle.

He ran over Isiaka’s leg while trying to escape arrest.

Agbariko, who is also said to be a security personnel with Mama Prayer Mountain International, at the LASTMA Ojota Yard, hit Isiaka with his Nissan Primera car marked FKJ 762 QX.

Isiaka was said to be standing at the entrance when the incident occurred.

Agbariko was earlier arrested by another LASTMA official for reckless and dangerous driving and also for violating the state traffic law.

The taxi driver, who pretended to be complying by following the traffic officer to the yard, demanded for his car key on the pretext of removing vital documents. He ignited the engine, tyring to drive out of the yard dangerously and hit the victim.

According to LASTMA Public Relations Officer Mahmud Hassan, Agbariko has been handed over to the Area F Police Command for further investigation.

The victim is said to be receiving treatment at the Emergency Ward of Igbobi Orthopedic Hospital, Yaba.

LASTMA General Manager, Mr Bashir Braimah, condemned the action of some drivers, who he said, are in the habit of violating traffic laws and disrespecting traffic lights and officers on duty.

He warned that LASTMA will not be intimidated by anybody nor shy away from performing the task of maintaining law and order on Lagos roads.

OfficialAwol:
Just one was broken? I'm disappointed. Why did he not brake the two legs and render the foolish LASTMA official useless for life.

People meant to maintain order will turn into terrorists and start making life miserable for others and the expect thumps up?

Please more legs should be broken joor....

domopps:
Tragic....... but why would he think he could use ordinary hands and legs stop a vehicle especially someone you are arresting for the 2nd time in same day and in this Change regime!


All these lastma officials self if not that am a good Christian would have said the eddiot deserve it compare to their cruel act!



But someone said dre11 and crime related stories are 5 and 6 while a particular individual also said he is Nairaland snr correspondent on crime and rape stories......you know what I think they are very right! Dre11 reporting for Nairaland Lagos branch!



Cheers

domopps:
Tragic....... but why would he think he could use ordinary hands and legs stop a vehicle especially someone you are arresting for the 2nd time in same day and in this Change regime!


All these lastma officials self if not that am a good Christian would have said the eddiot deserve it compare to their cruel act!



But someone said dre11 and crime related stories are 5 and 6 while a particular individual also said he is Nairaland snr correspondent on crime and rape stories......you know what I think they are very right! Dre11 reporting for Nairaland Lagos branch!



Cheers