Driver sets himself, LASTMA officer ablaze on Oshodi-Apapa expressway

The driver reportedly poured petrol on the LASTMA officer during a confrontation after being stopped for a traffic violation.

A commercial bus driver on the Oshodi-Apapa expressway appeared to set himself, his bus, and a Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) official on fire on Tuesday in an attempt to avoid arrest.

The driver, identified by his Volkswagen T4 bus with plate number LSD 355 CK, reportedly poured petrol on the LASTMA officer during a confrontation after being stopped for a traffic violation, causing severe burns to both himself and the official.

LASTMA’s Director of Public Affairs, Adebayo Taofiq, confirmed the incident, noting the agency’s commitment to enforcing traffic laws and condemning violence against its personnel. The officer was transported to a nearby hospital. Taofiq urged drivers “to comply fully with traffic regulations and respect the authority of LASTMA personnel. LASTMA will not condone any form of violence or intimidation and will take firm and decisive action against those responsible.”