Ambode warns LASTMA, KAI, VIO to stop harassing motorists
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has warned the operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and Kick against Indiscipline (KAI) against harassing the residents of the state adding that the two agencies are law enforcement officers and not harassment officers.
Ambode gave the warning during an interactive session with officials of LASTMA, Kick Against Indiscipline, KAI and VIO at Government State House, Ikeja. According to him, the act of the agencies negates the administration’s promise to residents prior to the 2015 governorship election.
He said: “I want LASTMA, KAI, and VIO to help this government deliver on the promises made to the public, and there are two promises: to make life simpler for every resident of Lagos and make each resident happier than before.
“I don’t want officers that will torture my citizens. They may be offenders but don’t torture them. Don’t jump into their cars to enforce arrest. This is where you have to be creative and use technology in the implementation of the law. For now, no harassment.”
Mr governor said KAI officers must return to the street as the government still frown at street trading and directed that much attention should be given to the Oworonsoki end of the Third Mainland Bridge; Abule Egba, Dopemu, Oshodi and Mile 2 among others that are notorious for traffic gridlock.