Sanwo-Olu Test-runs Red Line Trains, LASG Slashes Transport Fares, Reintroduced Tinted Glass Permit, Police Arrests Two, News In The Past Week

Sanwo-Olu test-runs Red Line trains, LASG slashes transport fares, Tinted Glass permit to be reintroduced, Lagos police arrests two, news in the past week. 

Breaking : Sanwo-Olu Announces 25% Fare Slash On All Public Transportation Within The State

Lagos State Governor Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced a 25% fare slash on all government-owned transport schemes, including BRT, Blue Line Train and Ferry, as part of measures to cushion the effect of the economic hardship being felt by Lagosians currently.

The Governor made this known on Thursday February 22nd during a Live Media Chat with the title, “Enhancing Food Security”, noting that the decision will take off some of the pressure that Lagosians are facing at the moment.

In addition, Sanwo-Olu said that civil Servants from GL 1 to GL 14 will only be going to work three times a week while teachers will be given additional transport support as they would still be going to work five times a week.

Nigerian Police Set To Lift Ban On Issuance Of Tinted Glass Permits For Vehicles

In a bid to curb criminal activities facilitated by the misuse of tinted glass, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced plans to lift ban on the issuance of tinted glass permit, previously banned in June 2022.

A statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said ICT Analysts and Enforcement Officers nationwide will undergo a comprehensive training ahead of the reopening of tinted glass permit issuance.

The Force PRO noted that issuance of tinted glass permits was banned due to widespread concerns regarding the role of tinted glass in aiding heinous crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery and illegal transportation of firearms.

Ahead Of Feb 29th Launch, Sanwo-Olu Takes Part In Test-runs Of New Trains For The Red Line Rail

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday (today) participated in a test-run of the 37-kilometre Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line rail project ahead of the official presidential launch on Thursday February 29th 2024.

A video shared by Jubril Gawat, a Senior Special Assistant on News Media to the Governor, shows the moment Sanwo-Olu arrived at the Ikeja Train Station of the Red Line Rail Project for a test run of the brand new trains for the project.

Governor Sanwo-Olu was joined in the trip from Ikeja to Iju (and back) by his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat as well as the General Manager of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo.

Lagos Police Arrests Two Trying To Kidnap Sec. School Student, Impound Their Tinted Toyota Camry

Operatives of Lagos State Police Command, Ikotun Police Division, has arrested two while trying to abduct a female secondary school student, who was rescued from the suspect’s tinted Toyota Camry.

According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Hundeyin Benjamin, the suspects will arraigned at the conclusion of investigation.

He further revealed that suspect’s tinted Toyota Camry has impounded and that the female secondary school student has been reunited with her family.

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