The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority said it rescued 1,075 lives from road crashes in 2024.

The general manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said this in a statement on Friday in Lagos.

The statement was signed by Taofiq Adebayo, director of the public affairs and enlightenment department of LASTMA.

Mr Bakare-Oki attributed the achievement to the authority’s unwavering dedication to preserving lives, optimising traffic flow, and executing timely interventions throughout Lagos State.

He added the agency proficiently addressed 2,051 road traffic incidents, encompassing 3,754 vehicles.

“These incidents were meticulously categorised as 143 fatal accidents, 502 severe accidents, and 1,406 minor accidents. This monumental achievement underscores LASTMA’s pivotal role in curbing fatalities and mitigating the grievous repercussions of road mishaps,” he said.

He said that in tandem with its accident response efforts, LASTMA skillfully resolved 5,108 cases of vehicular breakdowns, underscoring its operational dexterity and technical acumen.

“The breakdown cases comprised 423 cars, 746 buses, 219 SUVs, 1,649 trucks, 400 tankers, 535 trailers, and 1,118 others.

“LASTMA’s prompt intervention ensured timely relief for stranded motorists, effectively averting potential traffic bottlenecks and secondary accidents,” he said.

He noted that as part of its commitment to fostering proactive public engagement and enhancing service delivery, LASTMA inaugurated a toll-free hotline (080000527862).

He said this enabled Lagos residents to report traffic obstructions, vehicular breakdowns, emergencies, and the conduct of LASTMA personnel.

“The hotline received 3,567 calls across multiple languages, including English, Pidgin, and Yoruba. Of these calls, over 3,450 cases were expediently resolved, while the remaining 117 cases were escalated for further attention.

“Additionally, the launch of the Physical Complaint Centre recorded 2,056 physical cases, of which 1,968 were successfully addressed, with 88 cases transferred for advanced resolution.

“These pioneering platforms have significantly bolstered LASTMA’s capacity to respond swiftly to crises and address public grievances, further entrenching its reputation as a responsive and citizen-centric institution,” he said.

(NAN)