The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says it has found no evidence to support claims of misconduct by its officers following a viral social media post alleging harassment near the Iponri area of Surulere.
The allegation, posted on X (formerly Twitter) by one Mr. Chiemelie Kyrian Offor, accused unidentified LASTMA officers of wrongfully arresting and harassing him on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, before taking him to an undisclosed office allegedly near “Faithview Hospital.”
In a statement issued Thursday, LASTMA said it immediately launched an internal investigation after the post gained attention.
The agency said it debriefed all officers deployed to the Iponri corridor on the date in question and reviewed duty rosters and operational logs.
However, the authority reported that no findings matched Mr. Offor’s account.
It added that attempts to contact him for additional information, such as vehicle registration, officer description, or any other supporting evidence, have so far been unsuccessful.
LASTMA reaffirmed its commitment to accountability and urged members of the public to provide verifiable details when reporting alleged misconduct.
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“Physical verification further confirmed that there is no facility named ‘Faithview Hospital’ within the Surulere axis,” the agency noted in a statement signed by its Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq.
The agency concluded that, in the absence of verifiable evidence or actionable information, there was no basis to substantiate the claims made in the viral post.
Despite its findings, LASTMA reiterated its commitment to transparency, professionalism, and citizen-focused service delivery.
“LASTMA will continue to uphold the highest standards of integrity in its operations and will not hesitate to investigate any credible reports brought to its attention,” the statement said.