Lagos assures commuters of safety as ‘hoodlums’ attack BRT bus

The Lagos government has assured commuters of their safety following an attack on a mass transit bus in the Orile area of the state.

On Tuesday, suspected hoodlums attacked a BRT bus heading to Leventis from Mile 2, in broad daylight. Passengers were robbed and the bus was vandalised.

Idowu Oguntona, chief executive officer of the Lagos Bus Services Limited (LBSL), condemned the attack in a statement, describing it as “inhumane and unacceptable”.

“The Lagos State Government will not stand idly by while such acts of lawlessness and illicit activities continue in the state,” he said.

“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.”

Oguntona reaffirmed LBSL’s commitment to protecting residents, warning individuals contemplating similar crimes that they would face severe repercussions, as security agencies intensify efforts to capture the culprits.

“The Lagos State Government is committed to taking all necessary legal steps to protect residents and visitors,” he said.

“There is no need for fear, we assure all commuters of their safety while traveling on all public transportation platforms in Lagos State.”