Yet-to-be identified soldiers, have reportedly attacked one of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officers, at the Ojota area of the State, beating him to stupor in what appears to be a reprisal attack.

The incident, according to an eyewitness, happened at 8a.m, when soldiers numbering eight, got hold of the LASTMA officer and beat him for several minutes.

In a viral video, the soldiers were seen beating up the LASTMA officer as he begged profusely to be left alone.

One of attackers was seen battering the officer to the ground as other LASTMA officers fled the scene.

Meanwhile, it was gathered that the action was in retaliation over an incident where LASTMA officers were alleged to have beaten up a soldier in same Ojota area last week.

On today’s incident, they invading soldiers, armed with guns, descended on the officer with punches and planks before disappearing from the scene.

It was gathered that the victim, in a state of stupor, was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Contacted, General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Bolaji Oreagba, through the Director Operations, Mr. A. Peter, confirmed the incident stating that the incident had been reported for investigation.

“We have reported the incident to the higher authorities of the army. They are already intervening in the matter.

“We will give updates in due course. The act is totally condemnable,” He said.

By Jane Okoro

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