By Demi Adeniyi
An irate traffic commercial driver on Tuesday set both his vehicle and LASTMA officers ablaze in a brazen attempt to evade traffic.
In a distress video that has since gone viral, the driver of the Volkswagen T4 commercial bus with licence number plate LSD 355 CK, was seen setting both his vehicle and LASTMA officers inside who were trying to effect his arrest for traffic infraction ablaze in a brazen attempt to evade arrest.
This shocking event transpired today, when the driver resisted arrest with extreme aggression by LASTMA officials.
The vehicle was intercepted for violating traffic regulations in the Cele inward Mile 2 area.
In the course of arrest, the driver and his conductor erupted into a frenzy, resorting to pouring petrol on LASTMA personnel and engaging in hostile confrontations and physical attacks against officers present.
The injured LASTMA officer, who sustained severe burns, was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for urgent medical treatment.
LASTMA reiterates its unwavering commitment to preserving order and ensuring the safety of Lagos roads, as stipulated in the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law of 2018.
The agency strongly urges all commercial and other drivers to comply fully with traffic regulations and respect the authority of LASTMA personnel. LASTMA will not condone any form of violence or intimidation and will take firm and decisive action against those responsible.
