The Lagos State Traffic Management Authoity (LASTMA) has revealed that they responded to 2,051 road accidents involving 3,754 vehicles in the past twelve months.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said that 143 of them were recorded as fatal accidents, 502 severe accidents and 1,406 minor accidents.
The agency rescued 1,075 people from different accidents across the state within that period.
“Similarly, LASTMA skillfully resolved 5,108 cases of vehicular breakdowns, underscoring its operational dexterity and technical acumen. The breakdown cases comprised 423 cars, 746 buses, 219 SUVs, 1,649 trucks, 400 tankers, 535 trailers and 1,118 others.
“LASTMA’s prompt intervention ensured timely relief for stranded motorists, effectively averting potential traffic bottlenecks and secondary accidents,” said Bakare-Oli.
He added that the agency’s Physical Complaint Centre (PCC) recorded 2,056 physical complaints from Lagos residents and 1,968 were successfully addressed, while 88 caseswere transferred for advanced resolution.
The General Manager described this as a milestone for the authority, noting that it was a testament to the LASTMA’s role in preventing road mishaps, curbing fatalities, preserving lives and optimising traffic control in the state.
“The commendable milestones achieved in 2024 embody LASTMA’s steadfast commitment to its mission of cultivating safer roads and an efficient traffic management system in Lagos State”.
