Attack on LASPA staff, 7 arrested to face prosecution.
Following the recent attacks on Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) officials by some staff and security personnel of Better Mart, Badore Road, Off Addo Road, Ajah, and Ashley Mall along Lekki/Epe Express Way. About 7 people involved in the attack have been arrested by the police.
The suspected attackers of the State government personnel on assignment are currently detained at the Badore Police Station, Lekki, pending conclusion of preliminary investigation before prosecution in a court of competent jurisdiction.
According to the General Manager, LASPA, Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu, the Agency will ensure that the perpetrators of the criminal act of attacking government officials carrying out their lawful duties are prosecuted.
Mrs Adelabu, disclosed that the State Government strongly condemns the act of attacking its officials on assignment and warns that severe consequences will be meted on the perpetrators according to the relevant laws
She noted that Chapter 17, Section 117 of the Criminal laws of Lagos, states that any person who in any manner: “Obstructs or resists Any public officer while engaged in the discharge of duties of his office under any law or Act or regulation, commits a felony and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for 3 years or to a fine of =N=200,000 naira only.
The General Manager further emphasized that the State Parking Regulations require that every organization and commercial center secure parking permits from LASPA for proper parking management, noting that the Agency’s team was out on a routine exercise to check compliance when they were attacked, which resulted in the injury of officials of the State Government.
She therefore warned that any further attack on LASPA officials or any government officials doing their official duties will attract appropriate punishment not just on the perpetrators but also the Landlords/Tenants of wherever such acts were committed.
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