The Lagos State Government issues a stern warning to tankers and truck drivers. Following a harrowing accident involving a gas-laden truck at the Apakun Bridge inward Oshodi, the government is threatening a full-scale clampdown on speeding tanker and truck drivers.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr Sola Giwa, described the conduct of reckless drivers as “egregiously irresponsible” and a direct threat to the lives of Lagosians.
Preliminary reports indicate that a heavy-duty truck was traveling at a perilous speed when it rammed into a private car
Which impact was devastating.
Two pedestrians were struck, and the driver of the car sustained grave injuries. Because the truck was carrying Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), the area was a ticking time bomb. It took a coordinated effort from LASTMA, the Fire Service, and the Rapid Response Squad to prevent a secondary disaster.
The government isn’t just talking; they are reaching for the rulebook. Under the current Lagos State Traffic Laws, exceeding speed limits can carry a fine of ₦100,000 or even a one-year prison sentence.
Mr Sola Giwa has directed LASTMA to intensify 24-hour monitoring across major corridors. We’re also seeing a push for the “See Something, Say Something” initiative, encouraging citizens to use the Whistle App to report reckless driving in real-time. The message is clear: if you drive a tanker in Lagos, you either slow down or you lose your vehicle.
With the 24-hour traffic management framework now in effect, the state is hoping to restore order to its “economic epicentre.” For now, all eyes are on the truck drivers to see how they will enforce discipline among their members.
