The Lagos State Government has condemned the rising incidents of hoodlums attacking passengers and Bus Rapid Transit, BRT, buses, urging the perpetrators to cease these activities.
Idowu Oguntona, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Lagos Bus Services Limited, LBSL, expressed strong disapproval of the attacks.
In a statement issued by LBSL’s Public Affairs Officer, Afolabi Olawale, Oguntona described the trend of bus attacks as both alarming and unacceptable.
The statement reads: “The Lagos State Government will not stand by idly and allow such acts of lawlessness and illicit acts to continue in the state
“The bus, which was traveling from Mile 2 to Leventis, was approaching the Ore-Ofe bus stop on the Orile axis with 35 passengers on board when a large mob suddenly emerged and swarmed the bus.
“The attackers assaulted passengers, stabbed them with sharp objects, and robbed them of their phones and other valuables.
“These criminals, who cannot be true Lagosians but rather agents of anarchy, have no place in any decent society
“The Lagos State Government is committed to taking all necessary legal steps to protect residents and visitors.
“There is no need for fear, we assure all commuters of their safety while traveling on all public transportation platforms in Lagos State.”
(allnews.ng)
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