In a strong show of authority and zero tolerance for violence against law enforcement, a Lagos Mobile Court has sentenced two commercial bus drivers, Mohammed Musa and Muhammed Nasara, to three months in prison each for launching a coordinated assault on operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).
According to a statement released by LASTMA’s General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, the men were convicted for their involvement in a vicious and unprovoked attack that occurred on April 7 along the Victoria Island/Lekki corridor.
Trouble began when a white commercial minibus with registration number SMK 742 YJ was stopped by LASTMA officials for obstructing traffic near Mekwen Bridge. Instead of cooperating, the driver called reinforcements—other commercial drivers—who arrived in two more buses and violently attacked the traffic officials.
The chaos was quickly contained thanks to a swift tactical response by security forces. Two of the attackers were arrested on the spot and swiftly charged before a mobile court sitting at Oshodi on April 8. Both suspects were found guilty and immediately sentenced.
Bakare-Oki emphasized that this judgment sends a powerful message to those who undermine law enforcement officers. “This should serve as a deterrent to other commercial drivers who have made it a habit to flout traffic rules and react violently when held accountable,” he said.
The state government reaffirmed its stance on maintaining law and order across Lagos roads and pledged continuous protection for officers lawfully discharging their duties.
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