An official of the Lagos
State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, Taye Shittu , was arrested by the
police at Pen Cinema Police Station for slapping a Chief Magistrate, Mrs. Komolafe Abimbola of
Court 2 Ikeja, Lagos, western Nigeria.
According to the source, Mrs. Komolafe
Abimbola was on her way to the office when the incident happened on Wednesday,
around Pen Cinema area of Agege. Lagos. Shittu , it was gathered accused Mrs.
Abimbola of not obeying the traffic light and ordered her to come out of her
car.
However, the source said that the woman obeyed Shittu’s instruction
after which there was an argument between them. During the argument Shittu
allegedly slapped the Magistrate and she sustained injury on her face.
The victim then reported
the assault at Pen Cinema Police Station and Shittu was promptly arrested by
the police. Lagos State Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Damatus
Ozoani, confirmed the incident, said the accused will be charged to court after
the conclusion of police investigation.
NB: the attitude of Shittu was an embarrassment to LASTMA as a body, and uncalled for from public official.
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