The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA has condemned an attack on one of its officers who was allegedly sta-bbed by a commercial bus driver at Ojota Interchange
The incident reportedly happened over the weekend after officials intercepted a painted Caravelle GL Volkswagen bus with registration number EKY 693 YK for driving along the Ojota–Ketu corridor with its passenger door open while carrying commuters.
According to a statement issued by the agency’s Director of Public Affairs, Adebayo Taofiq and shared on X on Sunday, the driver resisted arrest and attempted to flee by mounting the road median before the vehicle was forced to a halt.
Authorities said the suspect then grabbed a broken bottle from inside the bus and sta-bbed an officer in the fingers before escaping.
“LASTMA added that the injured officer sustained severe fractures and significant blood loss and was rushed to a medical facility, where he underwent emergency surgery. Two fingers required operative reconstruction, and he remains under close medical observation.
“Notwithstanding his escape, the offending vehicle was immediately impounded in strict compliance with statutory provisions. The injured officer was promptly evacuated to a medical facility, where he underwent emergency surgical intervention. Due to the gravity of the fractures sustained, two fingers required immediate operative reconstruction. He remains under close medical observation and is receiving comprehensive care.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, condemned the attack and said investigations were ongoing to ensure the suspect is apprehended and prosecuted.
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