The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has declared that the assault of its Vehicle Inspection Officers at the Mile 2 axis, while executing their lawful duties, would not go unpunished.
The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, made the declaration in a statement on Thursday in Lagos.
He noted that the VIO officials were legally empowered agents of the state, entrusted with the critical responsibility of safeguarding lives through road safety enforcement.
He stressed that to raise a hand against them was to undermine the rule of law, subvert public order, and desecrate the very institutions established to protect society.
Osiyemi said that the government stood in unwavering solidarity with the injured officers, while reassuring all the personnel of absolute commitment to their safety and dignity.
He reiterated the ministry’s commitment to protect its personnel and contain criminal elements trying to intimidate or obstruct them from their lawful work.
