Sanwo-Olu Deploys Body Cameras for LASTMA Officers
BY SEYIFUNMI LUMEKO
Lagos Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has introduced body cameras for traffic incident recording and officer error reduction..
The deployment of these body cameras, it said, would enhance transparency in traffic management and enforcement of the Lagos Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).
It explained that the objective of the redeployment of the gadgets, was in line with the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration of technological innovations to address the transport challenges of the state for accurate traffic management, among many other benefits.
Sola Giwa, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, added that the bodycam would deliver authentic traffic law violation reports.
Giwa, through a statement released by his Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Bolanle Ogunlola, on Sunday, in Lagos, assured that the bodycam would provide accurate validation of any tale rendered by both the law enforcement officers and motorists and that the pictorial evidence will also help in investigating complaints lodged by aggrieved motorists.
The special adviser further pledged to keep working for increased credibility and confidence in the delivering of effective traffic management and enforcement.
On his part, the LASTMA General Manager, Bolaji Oreagba assured that the LASTMA officers have been duly trained on the usage and are capable of handling the gadget.
He added that the camera would have a significant effect on deviant behaviour on the road.
He further explained that the bodycam initiative is a win-win procedure for both the law enforcement officers and motorists as the regular arguments on traffic law violations would be put to rest through detailed recordings.
