Man steals vehicle in Lagos using fake LASTMA towing van

Adejumo Fatai, a fake member of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), was taken into custody for towing a car in Lagos.

A social media video purported to show the suspect stealing a car at 6am in the state of Somolu using a LASTMA towing van.

But reacting on Monday in a statement issued by its Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Adebayo Taofiq, which was made available to newsmen, LASTMA disclosed that the suspect was not an official of the traffic agency.

“It is important to inform the general public, particularly motoring public, that the driver (Adejumo Fatai) has been apprehended and currently at Pedro Police Station for further investigation.

“Investigations revealed that the arrested towing van driver (Adejumo Fatai) impersonated as one of the LASTMA Towing Van Operators with FAKE identity card and FAKE LASTMA Tow Franchisee’s Sticker,” LASTMA stated.

The General Manager of the agency, Bolaji Oreagba, implored members of the public to be wary of persons trying to dent the image of LASTMA.