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Special Adviser to Governor Babatunde Raji Fashla on Transportation, Kayode Opeifa, wednesday, testified against an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Andrew Olatunji, accused of collecting bribe.
Special Adviser to Governor Babatunde Raji Fashla on Transportation, Kayode Opeifa, wednesday, testified against an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Andrew Olatunji, accused of collecting bribe.
Opeifa, who testified as a witness of the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Supo Sasore, said, on 16 July, he got a text message that some LASTMA officials apprehended a motorist driving against the traffic and that the officials were seen negotiating with the motorist.
He disclosed that he sent some LASTMA officials to monitor those who arrested the motorist and ensure that the arrested motorist was taken to the nearest LASTMA office and a ticket issued to the traffic offender. He said no record of the arrest was made at any LASTMA office when he checked. Matter has been adjourned till 23 September, 2008.