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The Lagos State Government, Wednesday decried the recent trend of hoodlums attacking passengers and its Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) buses, warning perpetrators to desist from the act.
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Lagos Bus Services Limited, LBSL, Mr Idowu Oguntona, condemned the development.
Oguntona, in a statement by LBSL’s Public Affairs Officer, Mr Afolabi Olawale, noted that the trend of hoodlums attacking buses has become 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.”
