Taxi Driver Breaks LASTMA Official’s Leg In Lagos (See Photos)

A taxi driver, Sunday Agbariko, yesterday broke the leg of an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Olayemi Isiaka with his vehicle.

He ran over Isiaka’s leg while trying to escape arrest.

Agbariko, who is also said to be a security personnel with Mama Prayer Mountain International, at the LASTMA Ojota Yard, hit Isiaka with his Nissan Primera car marked FKJ 762 QX.

Isiaka was said to be standing at the entrance when the incident occurred.

Agbariko was earlier arrested by another LASTMA official for reckless and dangerous driving and also for violating the state traffic law.

The taxi driver, who pretended to be complying by following the traffic officer to the yard, demanded for his car key on the pretext of removing vital documents. He ignited the engine, tyring to drive out of the yard dangerously and hit the victim.

According to LASTMA Public Relations Officer Mahmud Hassan, Agbariko has been handed over to the Area F Police Command for further investigation.

The victim is said to be receiving treatment at the Emergency Ward of Igbobi Orthopedic Hospital, Yaba.

LASTMA General Manager, Mr Bashir Braimah, condemned the action of some drivers, who he said, are in the habit of violating traffic laws and disrespecting traffic lights and officers on duty.

He warned that LASTMA will not be intimidated by anybody nor shy away from performing the task of maintaining law and order on Lagos roads

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