Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, Tuesday arrested two top military officers who drove on the dedicated Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane, expressing dismay that those who should show the highest form of discipline and professionalism were the ones violating the BRT regulation.
The two military officers, who were accosted on the BRT lane at the Outer Marina in Central Lagos, are Colonel Ki Yusuf who drove in an Army Green Peugeot 406 with registration number BO1 – 150 NA and Staff Sergeant Adeomi A.J. who drove in a black Toyota Camry.
Realizing that the game was up, Colonel Yusuf came down from his car, saluted severally and kept muttering “I am sorry, very, very sorry”, with the Governor enquiring why, as a senior military officer, Yusuf would choose to break the law instead of preserving it.
The arrest drew the attention of commuters and other passers-by who commended the Governor for showing good leadership and expressed joy that the senior military officers got caught in the act at last.
Fielding questions from newsmen after the incident, Governor Fashola described as very unfortunate the fact that those who ought to stand behind in defence of the democratic values of the nation are the ones violating the law.
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Governor Fashola, who noted that the highest levels of the Military Command have expressed continuously their commitment to supporting democracy and to subjecting themselves and their officers to the laws of the country, declared, “those officers that I caught today are a very bad example for the military.”
The Governor said he had already made a representation to the superiors of the culprits, expressing optimism that they would be sanctioned appropriately.
He, however, added: “but it signifies my commitment and the commitment of the Lagos State Government that all those who will not comply with our laws should leave our state. We will not back down.
“There is a zero tolerance for lawlessness. There is zero tolerance for breach of our regulations and we are going to do more of this. We are going to take control over our traffic. We cannot build our way out of traffic congestion; our responsibility is to manage traffic and manage congestion.”
Insisting that people must behave themselves, Governor Fashola declared: “I don’t use the BRT lane, I sit down in traffic and I expect everyone who wants to drive his car to do the same. The alternative is to use the bus.
“The bus is for those who cannot afford to buy cars. They have the right also to use the road and we cannot encroach on that lane which we have reserved for them. This is democratisation of the road and I will defend it.”
Who talk say this man no get action. This isn't the first time he is arresting people driving on the BRT lane, especially along that marina area. I witnessed one myself, where he got down and ran after an offender with his SSS running behind him. He was even faster than his security operatives. [/b]
Posted: at 17-07-2012 11:45 PM (11 years ago) | Upcoming
cyril4christ at 18-07-2012 12:27 AM (11 years ago) (m)
That is one thing i hate 4 Nigerian officers, once they re in uniform they see their selves as above the low,very useless set of people,well i love the action governor,keep the good job doing my man
Posted: at 18-07-2012 12:27 AM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
EmekaBlue at 18-07-2012 01:11 AM (11 years ago) (m)
hahahaha....All d police stayed cleared coz if dem try shit...wat happened in 1745 will repeat itself..Trust mad army boyz...Ok Governor we don hear u...Na tactical issue my man dey rush go fae 4 office..Collect ur salute waka
Posted: at 18-07-2012 01:11 AM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
[Mess up!!! Hw can u salute a bloody civilian.....Military oni baje o] EmekaBlue, what do u mean by bloody civilian. am sure u know dat we have to start from somewhere if Nigeria go beta.
Posted: at 18-07-2012 02:21 AM (11 years ago) | Upcoming
Dan_Fulani at 18-07-2012 03:45 AM (11 years ago) (m)
It is nice to know that no one is above the laws. Laws exist to bring order and peace to communities and societies. Without them we will all live chaos. A military officer is an officer of the government and is supposed to follow the rules by showing good examples.
dan fulani
Posted: at 18-07-2012 03:45 AM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
aso4life1 at 18-07-2012 05:15 AM (11 years ago) (m)
Quote from: Dan_Fulani on 18-07-2012 03:45 AM
It is nice to know that no one is above the laws. Laws exist to bring order and peace to communities and societies. Without them we will all live chaos. A military officer is an officer of the government and is supposed to follow the rules by showing good examples.
dan fulani
Yes, nobody is above the law, he got those moral from his secondary school days... I know someone who graduated with him, I was told our Governor can do some crazy right things atimes.
if u attack my papa house, I'll retaliate but if you are peace loving,I will embrace you
Posted: at 18-07-2012 05:15 AM (11 years ago) | Hero
aso4life1 at 18-07-2012 07:23 AM (11 years ago) (m)
Quote from: dedonmicky on 18-07-2012 06:43 AM
I HATE YORUBAS MORE THAN ANY OTHER TRIB IN THIS COUNTRY... DIRTY PEOPLE WITH DIRTY MIND.
I can see you are a motherphyuker,if I start my insults against your people, mine will be worse than the one CADANRE,AJANNI,AISHATUA,ALLAHISGR8 AND THE REST. SO what Fashola did was wrong? You be OLoshi Oloriburuku, Eranko ni paranpongba e
if u attack my papa house, I'll retaliate but if you are peace loving,I will embrace you
Posted: at 18-07-2012 07:23 AM (11 years ago) | Hero
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