The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has dismissed 11 of its officials for extortion and bribery.
The decision came after a disciplinary panel convened on Thursday, November 30, to investigate allegations against 12 LASTMA officers. One of the officials was ultimately cleared of any wrongdoing.
Adebayo Taofiq, Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department for LASTMA, confirmed the dismissals on Friday.
He stated that the panel’s verdict adhered to the State Civil Service Rules and Regulations.
The panel, chaired by LASTMA Acting General Manager Mr. Bakare Oki Olalekan and joined by three permanent secretaries, recommended various punishments, including dismissals, reductions in rank, and immediate terminations of employment.
“While 11 officers were found guilty of the corruption charges against them, only one officer was exonerated,” Taofiq explained.
He further said that the Acting General Manager issued a stern warning to all LASTMA personnel, stating that harsher penalties would be imposed on corrupt officers. This action, he said, aims to cleanse the agency of the “few bad elements tarnishing its image.”
“We hereby call on residents especially motoring public to support the Agency in the on-going restructuring by promptly reporting any errant Officers via any of the Agency’s complaints hotlines (08100565860, 08129928503, 08129928515 & 08129928597) with proof of evidence,” he said.
