Adebayo Taofiq

Adebayo Taofiq

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Adebayo Taofiq is the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, recognized for his role in communicating vital information regarding traffic incidents and public safety in Lagos.

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Adebayo Taofiq warned pedestrians against crossing expressways and highlighted the importance of using pedestrian bridges.

Pedestrian Bridge Safety: Nigeria's Highways Turn Deadly
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-08-08
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Adebayo Taofiq is the LASTMA spokesperson who reported on the multiple-vehicle collision in Lagos.

Lagos, Ogun Road Crashes Kill Four, Injure Five
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-08-06
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Adebayo Taofiq disclosed the information regarding the accident as the LASTMA spokesperson.

Speeding Driver Killed in Mongoro Accident
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-08-03
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Adebayo Taofiq issued a statement confirming the incident involving the female motorist.

Female Driver Dies in Mongoro Accident
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-08-02
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Adebayo Taofiq stated that the tragic incident occurred after the rider reportedly struggled for right of way.

10 Dead, Six Injured on Ibadan-Lagos Expres
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-07-06
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Adebayo Taofiq disclosed the incident involving a LASTMA officer being stabbed during a traffic enforcement operation.

LASTMA Officer Stabbed by Motorist During Enforcement
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-06-30
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In a statement issued on Sunday by the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Adebayo Taofiq, LASTMA said the hotline is available to subscribers on MTN, 9mobile (Etisalat) and Glo networks.

Report Traffic Complaints, Emergencies Free
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-06-28
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Adebayo Taofiq is the spokesperson for LASTMA who issued a statement regarding the agency's rescue efforts.

LASTMA Rescues 353 Accident Victims in Five Months
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-06-21
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Adebayo Taofiq disclosed the details of the tragic road crash in a statement.

One killed, three injured in tragic Lagos road crash
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-03-02
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Adebayo Taofiq is the head of LASTMA’s Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department who issued a statement regarding the incident.

Cyclist killed in Lagos after collision with truck
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-02-09
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Adebayo Taofiq confirmed the development in a statement regarding the overturned petrol tanker incident.

LASTMA averts fire as tanker overturns on Lekki expressway
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-02-08
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Adebayo Taofiq confirmed the incident in a statement issued by the agency spokesperson.

Six Injured as Bus Catches Fire on Third Mainland Bridge
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-02-02
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Adebayo Taofiq disclosed the details of the tanker explosion incident in a statement.

Christmas Day tanker explosion in Lagos claims two lives
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-12-26
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Mr Adebayo Taofiq confirmed the incident in a statement posted on the agency’s X page.

Two dead in Lagos tanker explosion on Badagry expressway
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-12-25
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Adebayo Taofiq stated that the assaulted officials comprised LASTMA personnel, KAI officials, and operatives of the Lagos State Task Force.

Six Remanded for Assaulting Lagos Traffic Officials
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-12-25
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Adebayo Taofiq signed the statement released by LASTMA regarding the incident.

Bus kills LAWMA sweeper in Lagos; driver apprehended
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-12-21
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Adebayo Taofiq issued a statement regarding the fatal accident involving a driver under the influence of alcohol.

Driver dies in midnight crash under Lagos Alaka bridge
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-10-26
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Adebayo Taofiq provided a statement regarding the truck accident and the response of LASTMA.

One injured in Lagos bridge accident as truck falls off
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-10-26
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Adebayo Taofiq, LASTMA’s Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, provided details about the accident and the response efforts.

Fatal Crash on Lekki-Epe Expressway Claims 6 Lives, Injures
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-09-01
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Adebayo Taofiq is the spokesperson for LASTMA who signed the statement regarding the tanker explosion.

3 Rescued in Iyana Isolo Crash
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-09-01
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Adebayo Taofiq is the spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority who provided details about the accident.

Lagos Road Crash: 8 Dead, 8 Injured
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-07-06
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Adebayo Taofiq is the LASTMA spokesperson who provided details about the incident and the rescue operation.

Man Rescued From Crushed Car
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-07-05
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Adebayo Taofiq, the LASTMA spokesperson, stated that the repair would last for 101 days.

Lagos Bridge Repair Causes Gridlock
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-06-30
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Sola Giwa

Adebayo Taofiq is the spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority who provided details about the accident.

Truck Kills One, Driver Arrested
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-06-22
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Adebayo Taofiq is the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department at LASTMA who released a statement regarding the tragic accident.

Lagos Accident: Truck Kills Minibus Driver
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-06-22
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Adebayo Taofiq is the spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority who disclosed details about the accident.

Lagos Accident: One-Way Driver Kills Tricyclist
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-06-16
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Olalekan Bakare Oki
Olalekan Bakare Oki

Adebayo Taofiq is the spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority who provided details about the accident.

Lagos Crash Kills Tricyclist: Driver Flees
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-06-15
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Olalekan Bakare Oki
Olalekan Bakare Oki

Adebayo Taofiq is the spokesperson for LASTMA who provided details about the incident.

Driver Arrested After Fatal Pedestrian Crash
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-06-08
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Adebayo Taofiq, the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, provided details about the accident involving the motorcyclist.

Brake failure suspected as motorcyclist dies in Lagos accident
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-06-01
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Olalekan Bakare Oki
Olalekan Bakare Oki

Adebayo Taofiq is the spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority who commented on the traffic situation.

Lagos Traffic Snarled as ECOWAS Summit Disrupts Commute
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-05-29
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