LASG Investigates Transport Officials Who Extorted Owners Of Abandoned Vehicles

LASG investigates Transport Officials (TOCU) who extorted owners of abandoned vehicles found impeding traffic.

Assures the general public that such actions do not represent the ethical standards of the Transport Ministry.

LASG says that the primary goal of TOCU includes smooth flow of traffic and to promote road safety.

The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has commenced an investigation into the activities of officials of the Transport Operations and Compliance Unit (TOCU) who were accused of extorting owners of abandoned vehicles found impeding traffic.

The Ministry said it had received reports that some of its officials deviated from their assigned duties of placing removal notices on abandoned vehicles found impeding traffic in some parts of the State.

A statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola reads :

“These officers were reported to have apprehended some Motorists whose vehicles were impeding the flow of traffic and engaged in extortion. The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation takes these allegations very seriously and swift actions have been taken to address the situation. The Officials involved in this inappropriate behaviour have been apprehended and are currently under investigation”.

Toriola assures the general public that such actions do not represent the ethical standards of the Ministry, stressing that the primary goal of TOCU is to ensure the smooth flow of traffic, promote road safety and enforce compliance with relevant transportation regulations.

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He emphasised that the Ministry will not allow the untoward behaviour of a few individuals to tarnish the reputation of the entire Unit, which consists of many dedicated professionals committed to serving the public.

“The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation is committed to the implementation of measures that will prevent such incidents from occurring again. This includes reinforcing proper training and ethical conduct among its officials”,

The Permanent Secretary, however, warned vehicle owners to be wary of some fake officials operating under the guise of the banned Removal of Abandoned Vehicle Committee and TOCU, who are in the habit of apprehending innocent motorists and extorting them.

He implored the general public to report any instances of misconduct or extortion by anyone to the appropriate authorities, noting that the full cooperation of the masses is essential to promoting transparency and accountability.

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