Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has said arrangements have been concluded for the arraignment of 14 of its officers before a disciplinary panel over extortions and highhandedness.

LASTMA spokesperson, Adebayo Taofiq, made this known in a statement on the agency’s X handle.

According to Taofiq, General Manager of LASTMA Bolaji Oreagba disclosed at the weekend that the affected officers whose cases have been investigated would be facing a government disciplinary committee known as the Personnel Management Board (PMB) Discipline, which would adjudicate their cases in line with the Public Service Rules.

Oreagba said the 14 male officers (11 Seniors and three Juniors) were caught at different locations across the state extorting money (bribes) from motorists.

He stated that the agency would continue to mete stiff and severe punishment on officers and men in its effort to weed the agency of few bad elements tarnishing its image.

“We thereby called on residents, especially motoring public to support us by promptly reporting any errant officers at the nearest LASTMA offices or using any of the agency’s complaints hotlines (08100565860, 08129928503, 08129928515 & 08129928597) with proof of evidence.”

The General Manager advised all Officers of the Agency to always carry out their duties without fear or favour in accordance with the stipulated laws guiding the authority, as any operative caught in the process of bringing the Agency or the Government into disrepute shall equally face the consequence

While commending LASTMA officials for their dedication, dutifulness, diligence and professionalism, Oreagba however, warned the public to stop inducing traffic personnel with bribes in order to avoid being prosecuted, as the law frowned on both the giver and the receiver.