The Lagos State Government has condemned in strong terms the violent attack on Vehicle Inspection Service (VIO) officers at Mile 2 on Tuesday, August 26, describing the incident as a direct affront to the authority and dignity of the State.
In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the government described the assault on the officers while carrying out their lawful duties as “appalling, reprehensible, and an attack on the very institutions established to safeguard lives through road safety enforcement.”
“VIO officials are legally empowered agents of the State, entrusted with the responsibility of protecting lives on our roads. To raise a hand against them is to undermine the rule of law, subvert public order, and desecrate institutions of government. This descent into lawlessness will never go unpunished,” Osiyemi declared.
The statement confirmed that the injured officers are responding to treatment but stressed that the government remains resolute in ensuring the perpetrators are relentlessly pursued, apprehended, and prosecuted.
Osiyemi assured that the Ministry of Transportation stands in solidarity with the assaulted officers and will not allow criminal elements to intimidate or obstruct the lawful work of government agencies.“We reaffirm our absolute commitment to the safety and dignity of all our personnel.
The Lagos State Government will not relent in defending those who serve the people, nor will it tolerate any attempt to obstruct the enforcement of law and order on our roads,” the Commissioner added.
