LASTMA Rescued 353 Accident Victims in Five Months, Warns Motorists Against Reckless Driving During Rainy Season
– Urges strict compliance with traffic rules as rainfall intensifies across LagosSunday EhigiatorThe Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has disclosed that its Rescue and Emergency Response Unit rescued 353 victims of road traffic accidents and other emergencies across the state between January and May 2026, while urging motorists and other road users to exercise greater caution during the ongoing rainy season.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, made the appeal while reviewing the agency’s operational performance, noting the rescue figures underscore both the effectiveness of LASTMA’s emergency response efforts and the increasing risks associated with adverse weather conditions.According to him, the 353 rescued victims comprised 207 adult males, 137 adult females and nine male children, all of whom received timely intervention from LASTMA personnel deployed to accident scenes across Lagos.
Bakare-Oki said the agency remains committed to preserving lives on the roads but warned that the rainy season presents significant hazards to motorists, including poor visibility, slippery roads, reduced vehicular traction, flooding, mechanical failures and other challenging driving conditions that increase the likelihood of crashes.
