The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has recorded a landmark year in its mission to secure the state’s roadways, announcing that its officers rescued 1,075 injured crash victims through coordinated emergency interventions in 2025.
The agency’s year-end operational report highlights a significant shift toward proactive traffic governance, combining rapid-response rescue frameworks with an aggressive crackdown on traffic violators.
Securitynewsalert.com learned that the Authority attributed the high number of rescues to the strategic deployment of personnel at high-risk flashpoints and improved synergy with other emergency services. These interventions often mean the difference between life and death during the “golden hour” following a collision.
“LASTMA personnel remain at the vanguard of emergency response operations,” the General Manager of LASTMA stated. “Our officers frequently expose themselves to operational hazards to rescue the injured, secure crash scenes, and coordinate with medical agencies to prevent secondary incidents.”
The report noted that a significant proportion of these rescues involved victims of crashes precipitated by excessive speed, mechanical failure, driver fatigue, and impaired driving. Hazardous manoeuvres, such as driving against traffic, continue to be a primary factor eroding collective road safety gains.
While rescue operations were a priority, the agency maintained a zero-tolerance stance on lawlessness. In a massive enforcement drive aimed at recalibrating motorist behaviour, LASTMA impounded over 17,000 vehicles for various infractions.
| Vehicle Type | Number Impounded | Primary Violations |
| Commercial | 10,825 | Overloading, obstruction, and mechanical deficiencies |
| Private | 5,581 | Reckless driving, disregard for regulations |
| One-Way Offenders | 760 | Driving against traffic |
The General Manager emphasised that impoundment is a critical tool for deterrence, explaining that these figures reflect a deliberate transition toward proactive traffic governance anchored on the deployment of modern technology and intelligence-driven enforcement.
One of the most concerning trends identified in the report was the persistence of one-way violations. The agency apprehended 760 offenders for this specific infraction, which remains a leading cause of catastrophic head-on collisions on Lagos roadways.
LASTMA described the practice as egregious, noting that the apprehension of these drivers underscores an uncompromising stance against actions that imperil the lives of innocent road users. The agency maintains that withdrawing unsafe vehicles and penalising reckless drivers is indispensable for safeguarding lives and property.
Moving forward, LASTMA plans to further integrate technology-driven monitoring and continuous officer training into its operations. However, the agency stressed that government action is only one half of the equation.
“Enforcement alone cannot deliver enduring safety outcomes without the active cooperation of motorists and the wider public,” the Authority stated, urging residents to adhere to speed limits and maintain vehicle roadworthiness.
Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq, reaffirmed the agency’s resolve to sustain this momentum, promising that LASTMA’s commitment to lifesaving interventions and disciplined enforcement will continue to be the cornerstone of the state’s transportation strategy.
