LAMATA deploys extra BRT buses at Elepe terminal

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) deployed between 15 and 25 BRT buses to serve commuters at Elepe on Thursday morning following the recent incident at the terminal

The woman accused of harassing Ella has reportedly been removed from the area.

Support also came from Nigerians in the diaspora, who raised an undisclosed amount to help Ella cover her transportation to work through Bolt rides for the time being.

By about 7:30 a.m., there were no visible queues at the terminal, although at least seven additional buses were reportedly stationed nearby. A few area boys, officers of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC), members of the LAMATA monitoring team, and other concerned Nigerians were present at the location.

It could not be confirmed whether Ella used the BRT service on Thursday.

The fundraising effort for her transportation was coordinated by a group of Nigerians abroad led by DJ Obi and Keniye Koroye, who said they provided the support because they believed she could face possible risks at the BRT station.

Their concerns appeared justified, as conversations heard at Elepe suggested some individuals believed Ella had been planted to incite people to burn BRT buses.

Ella is reportedly safe and is expected to provide a final update soon.

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