The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority says 69 people died on roads across the state in the first quarter of 2026.

The authority also said 246 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in road accidents within the same period.

The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Lagos.

Bakare-Oki also said the authority cleared more than 600 accident scenes during the period.

He said LASTMA resolved more than 900 infractions involving trucks and other articulated vehicles.

He added that the agency carried out 4,900 physical enforcement operations during the period.

Bakare-Oki told NAN that LASTMA captured about 17,942 offences through technology-driven enforcement, including the use of Traffic Management Solutions devices.

According to him, LASTMA maintains zero tolerance for traffic infractions and confirmed that vehicles impounded for violations are swiftly brought before the Lagos State Mobile Court.

Despite the concerning statistics, Bakare-Oki noted positive developments in traffic management and operational efficiency.

He reported an improvement in service delivery for the first quarter, particularly in reducing travel time for Lagos residents.

This progress was supported by a comprehensive overhaul of traffic equipment and recovery vehicles, which were strategically repositioned to enhance response times to incidents.

Additionally, LASTMA initiated training and re-orientation programs aimed at improving the performance and professionalism of its personnel.

Looking ahead, the LASTMA boss outlined plans to further bolster workforce capacity through an extensive training initiative.

The agency aims to train over 1,000 personnel, with the process already underway through both internal and external programs.

Consultants have been engaged for specialized training, and in the coming months, high-level capacity-building initiatives will be intensified for all staff, reflecting a commitment to ongoing improvement in traffic management across Lagos State.