Lagos records 69 deaths in road accidents, LASTMA says
Olalekan Bakare-Oki, General Manager of LASTMA, reported that 69 people lost their lives and 246 were injured in Lagos road accidents in the first quarter of 2026. The agency responded to hundreds of accident scenes and handled thousands of traffic offences during this period. Bakare-Oki highlighted ongoing improvements in service delivery and staff training. LASTMA is also focusing on technology-driven enforcement and capacity building throughout 2026.
What happened
- LASTMA stated that 69 people died and 246 were injured in Lagos road crashes in the first quarter of 2026.
- The agency cleared over 600 accident scenes and resolved more than 900 infractions involving trucks and articulated vehicles.
- About 17,942 offences were recorded through technology-driven enforcement, including Traffic Management Solution devices.
- Olalekan Bakare-Oki said the agency has overhauled traffic equipment and recovery vehicles to improve response times.
- A year-long training calendar for personnel, from January to December 2026, has been developed, with plans to train over 1,000 officers.
