Police in Lagos on Tuesday intercepted a strange group of usurpers posing as traffic officials on Lagos roads.
Dressed in grey and black uniforms, the group, numbering about 35 invaded Lagos roads like Ojota, Toll Gate and Ikorodu Road at about 7am, causing confusion on the roads in their attempt to take over the job of LASTMA.
The unknown people, whose intention could not be easily ascertained, were seen positioned in strategic locations, engaging LASTMA officials who challenged them in arguments. They claimed that they were sent to take over federal roads.
Many on their way to work were shocked, not being able to explain their mission in the areas hitherto noted for being peaceful and hitch-free.
It took the intervention of the Lagos State Police Command, to get them off the road and return normalcy on the roads after about four hours of causing confusion and fierce attempts to fight LASTMA and generally disturbing the peace of the areas.
In a statement released later by the state government, an appeal was made to the public to remain calm and go about their normal duties, notwithstanding any form of provocation and or intimidation the faceless group or any other trouble maker may want to plunge them into.
“Let us be more security conscious and report cases of strange movement in our area to the police,” the government urged.
“Let us also make use of the emergency numbers – 767 or 121 to abate or avert trouble.”
Huhuonline.com can reveal that these arrested persons are part of those who have been trained under FERMA Task Force. The state had raised alarm earlier this year over their activities to no avail.
