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LASTMA impounds 84 vehicles in Lagos traffic enforcement

LASTMA has impounded 84 commercial and private vehicles during enforcement operations across Idumota, Iddo, Ijora-Olopa, Costain and Onipanu over traffic violations.

By OYEBODE OLUWAFEMI EMMANUEL

1 min read 3 views Updated Oct 9, 2026
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has impounded 84 commercial and private vehicles during enforcement operations across Idumota, Iddo, Ijora-Olopa, Costain, and Onipanu. The agency said the exercise targeted one-way driving, illegal garages, indiscriminate parking, and other traffic violations.
LASTMA General Manager Olalekan Bakare-Oki said particular concern was raised over commercial buses reversing against traffic from Iddo towards Idumota through Carter Bridge, describing the practice as dangerous to motorists, commuters, and pedestrians.
The agency said some personnel were assaulted during the operation and some operational vehicles were damaged, while several suspects were apprehended. LASTMA warned motorists and transport operators that further violations would attract enforcement under Lagos State traffic laws.聽

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LASTMA has impounded 84 commercial and private vehicles during enforcement operations across Idumota, Iddo, Ijora-Olopa, Costain and Onipanu over traffic violations. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has impounded 84 commercial and private vehicles during enforcement operations across Idumota, Iddo, Ijora-Olopa, Costain, and Onipanu. The agency said the exercise targeted one-way driving, illegal garages, indiscriminate parking, and other...

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  • LASTMA has impounded 84 commercial and private vehicles during enforcement operations across Idumota, Iddo, Ijora-Olopa, Costain and Onipanu over traffic violations.
  • The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has impounded 84 commercial and private vehicles during enforcement operations across Idumota, Iddo, Ijora-Olopa, Costain, and Onipanu.
  • The agency said the exercise targeted one-way driving, illegal garages, indiscriminate parking, and other traffic violations.LASTMA General Manager Olalekan Bakare-Oki said particular concern was raised over commercial buses reversing against traffic from Iddo towards Idumota through Carter Bridge, describing the practice as dangerous to motorists, commuters, and pedestrians.The agency said some personnel were assaulted during the operation and some operational vehicles were damaged, while several suspects were apprehended.
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LASTMA has impounded 84 commercial and private vehicles during enforcement operations across Idumota, Iddo, Ijora-Olopa, Costain and Onipanu over traffic violations. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has impounded 84 commercial and private vehicles during enforcement operations across Idumota, Iddo, Ijora-Olopa, Costain, and Onipanu. The agency said the exercise targeted one-way driving, illegal garages, indiscriminate parking, and other...

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September 27, 2026

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