‘Stop forcing yourselves into cars,’ Governor warns LASTMA, others

monjola sotubo

June 4, 2015 10:07 AM

The governor also extended the warning to officials of the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO).

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode.

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has warned officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to stop forcing themselves into residents’ cars.

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The governor also extended the warning to officials of the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO).

Ambode gave the warning on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, during an interactive session at the Government House.

“I want LASTMA, KAI, and VIO to help this government deliver on the promises made to the public, and there are two promises: to make life simpler for every resident of Lagos and make each resident happier than before,” he said.

“I don’t want officers that will torture my citizens. They may be offenders but don’t torture them. Don’t jump into their cars to enforce arrest. This is where you have to be creative and use technology in the implementation of the law. For now, no harassment,” he added.

Ambode said further that the action goes against his campaign promise to residents of the state.

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