A Nigerian lady has narrated how her car was allegedly almost stolen by men purportedly working under the guise of officials attached to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority.
Narrating the incident Tuesday, the woman, who is yet to be identified, claimed the car was almost stolen around 2.10 pm that day but, an electric pole in the area stopped the broad-day-light robbery.
The men had already hitched her car to the one they came in and were ready to tow, but fortunately were stopped by an electric pole in the area and residents who shouted, pulling the attention of many.
Seeing that they were starting to draw attention unto themselves, the man abandoned their towing van and the one they were allegedly planning on stealing.
Speaking in pidgin English the woman said, “See how God loves me.
“See my car that a government towing van nearly stole around 2.10 pm today.
“God woke my people up, who began to shout. An electric pole in the area also helped stop the robbery.
“They even have juju in the car, a government towing van belonging to LASTMA.”
“As people in the area began to shout and call for help, the men abandoned their car and mine and ran away.”
Reacting to the story, Adebayo Taofiq, LASTMA’s Director of, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, denied the agency’s involvement in the matter.
In a statement released Tuesday, Taofiq claimed the driver, Adejumo Fatai, was impersonating a LASTMA official.
“DISCLAIMER!!!
“The attention of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority LASTMA has been drawn to a video circulating on social media alleging the use of LASTMA Towing van to steal a vehicle as early as 6 am in the Somolu area of Lagos.
“In a statement released by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA Mr. Adebayo Taofiq disclosed that the said driver of the towing vehicle was not an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority LASTMA.
“It is important to inform the general public, particularly the motoring public that the driver (Adejumo Fatai) has been apprehended and is currently at Pedro Police Station for further investigation.
“Investigations revealed that the arrested towing van driver (Adejumo Fatai) impersonated one of the LASTMA Towing Van Operators with a FAKE identity card and FAKE LASTMA Tow Franchisee’s Sticker.
“The General Manager of LASTMA Mr Bolaji Oreagba however implores members of the public to be wary of these unscrupulous elements trying to dent the image of the Agency.
“In case of any complaint, comment, and observation you can reach Lastma via hotlines 08100565860, 08129928503, 08129928597.”
Credit: LASTMA
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