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Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA)

February 3, 2024

Wheelbarrow pusher dies after truck hits him in Lagos market

He said a preliminary investigation revealed that the truck driver allegedly lost control due to a brake failure and rammed into the victim.

An accident scene used to illustrate the story
January 17, 2024

LASTMA impounds 30 vehicles over illegal parking, other traffic offences

He confirmed further that the exercise was carried out after several warnings to both private and commercial bus drivers.

LASTMA
January 13, 2024

Three dead as truck rams into motorcycle plying one-way in Lagos

“While these two (2) motorcycle passengers died instantly, the rider later died at a hospital around Satellites Town.”

Road crash
January 7, 2024

Driver, ‘motor boy’ injured as truck falls off Lagos bridge

In a press statement on the agency’s X, its spokesperson, Adebayo Taofiq, stated that the accident resulted from overspeeding.

Truck accident used to illustrate the story
December 10, 2023

Sanwo-Olu not running inclusive governance, only identifying with APC members: IPAC chairman

The IPAC chairman emphasised that inclusive governance helps reduce tension during elections.

Sanwo-Olu
December 8, 2023

Lagos: Container-laden truck crashes into Alapere pedestrian bridge, causes gridlock

The incident, which occurred late Thursday night, caused heavy traffic for motorists inward Lagos on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Friday morning.

Photo from accident scene (Credit: X)
December 1, 2023

LASTMA sanctions 11 officers over corrupt practices

While 11 officers were found guilty of corrupt practices, one officer was exonerated with the panel’s report.

LASTMA officers
November 25, 2023

One dies as containerised truck loses control in Lagos

A containerised truck was said to have lost control after it experienced a brake failure which made it fall on its side.

Truck accident
November 14, 2023

Driver surrenders self to police after crushing Lagos streets sweepers to death

“It was not murder; it was an accident and was not deliberate, so he will be charged with manslaughter,” the spokesperson stated.

LAWMA SWEEPERS.
November 14, 2023

Lagos: Two street sweepers killed by driver trying to evade LASTMA officials’ arrest

“LAWMA is working with security agencies to apprehend and prosecute the errant driver of the car, with vehicle number EPE 984 DV.”

LAWMA SWEEPERS.