A 45-year-old man, Adewunmi Taiwo, was arrested by Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officials for impersonating an officer.
Taiwo, who was caught in a sting operation on Oshodi Bridge, confessed to making at least N750,000 monthly by intimidating and extorting funds from motorists.
LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki confirmed the arrest on Friday, stating that Taiwo used a white Hiace Coaster Bus with registration number KJA 724 YJ to harass drivers.
Upon searching the vehicle, officials found an “official LASTMA uniform including a branded raincoat, among his possessions, confirming his intentions to deceive.”
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“During interrogation, Mr. Taiwo, who claimed to hail from Ilesha in Osun State and is married with three children, confessed to misusing the uniform to extort unwitting motorists, targeting high-traffic routes along Ikorodu Road and the Oshodi to Mile-2 Expressway,” the statement added.
Taiwo admitted to extorting “N15,000 to N25,000 daily,” targeting high-traffic routes.
Bakare-Oki warned individuals exploiting LASTMA’s identity for unlawful gains to stop, emphasizing that such attempts will face legal consequences.
