Six suspects remanded for attacking Lagos traffic officials
Six suspects have been remanded in custody for allegedly assaulting traffic officials in Lagos. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority said the suspects were arraigned before the Special Offences Court in Oshodi. Adebayo Taofiq, the LASTMA spokesperson, explained that the officials were attacked during an enforcement operation. The court ordered that six of the suspects remain in custody until February 19, 2026, while the seventh was granted bail.
What happened
- The suspects were arraigned on a four-count charge for allegedly assaulting LASTMA, KAI, and Lagos State Task Force officials.
- The attack occurred during an enforcement operation along the airport corridor, where five officers were injured and a tow truck was set ablaze.
- A total of 56 vehicles were impounded for various infractions, including 44 commercial buses, five private vehicles, and seven trucks.
- The Chief Magistrate ordered six suspects to be remanded until February 19, 2026; the seventh suspect received bail.
- Olalekan Bakare-Oki, LASTMA General Manager, emphasized the state's commitment to protecting public infrastructure and upholding law and order.
