The Lagos State Mobile Courts have ordered the detention of six out of seven suspected criminals arrested for violently attacking officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and other government agencies during a coordinated midnight enforcement operation on Airport Road, Lagos.
The seven suspects appeared before the Chief Magistrate of the Lagos State Mobile Court on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, facing four charges. The case has been adjourned until February 19, 2026. While one defendant who pleaded not guilty was granted bail, the remaining six were remanded in custody.
The late-night operation, led by LASTMA General Manager Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, was carried out in partnership with security operatives, the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) Corps, the Lagos State Task Force, and LASTMA field officers.
The enforcement action followed numerous complaints from the Nigerian Airport Authority about criminal gangs and illegal commercial bus operators unlawfully occupying its facilities in violation of regulations.
According to the Airport Authority, these criminals and illegal operators had become a serious public problem, regularly harassing and robbing unsuspecting citizens along the airport corridor.
During the operation, five officers were attacked with dangerous weapons, and one of the Authority’s tow trucks was set on fire by the criminals in an attempt to disrupt the exercise and challenge state authority.
Despite the attacks and threats to their lives, the joint enforcement team maintained professionalism and restraint throughout the incident.
The operation resulted in the impoundment of 56 vehicles for various traffic and environmental violations: 44 commercial buses, five private vehicles, and seven trucks.
LASTMA General Manager Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to protecting public infrastructure, ensuring road user safety, and maintaining law and order across Lagos.
He warned that the government will not tolerate intimidation or violence from criminals, stressing that lawbreakers will face the full force of the law.
Bakare-Oki assured the public that enforcement operations along key corridors in Lagos will continue in partnership with other agencies to eliminate crime, restore order, and protect lives and property.
Adebayo Taofiq
Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA
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