He explained that the agency has strengthened its surveillance operations, with officers deployed daily to monitor and curb misconduct by personnel on the roads.
According to him, “We have been able to improve our surveillance unit, and on a daily basis, officers move out to check the excesses of our men on the road.
“The surveillance officers go out in plain clothes, like a mystery shopper, to identify our men who intend to operate against laid down guidelines.
“These are what we put in place to check the excesses of our men on the road.”
The LASTMA chief noted that public complaints are treated with utmost seriousness, stressing that every allegation of misconduct is carefully examined before any sanction is imposed.
He said, “We have a series of examples where our men are penalised whenever they are reported, and we do due diligence to ensure that we establish the truth.
“If our men are found wanting, they are always punished.”
Bakare-Oki further stated that the authority remains focused on enhancing traffic control statewide to promote smooth vehicular movement and facilitate the efficient transportation of people and goods. He reaffirmed LASTMA’s commitment to ensuring unhindered movement across the state.
