Nigeria, Feb. 22 -- The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says it rescued 1,075 injured crash victims and impounded 17,169 vehicles for traffic offences across Lagos State in 2025.

The agency disclosed this in a statement on Sunday by its Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq.

According to the statement, the rescues were carried out along major traffic corridors through rapid response strategies, coordinated inter-agency operations, and targeted deployment of personnel to high-risk areas. The interventions ensured accident victims received prompt and life-saving assistance.

A breakdown of the impounded vehicles showed that 5,581 were private cars, while 10,825 were commercial vehicles. Offences ra...