Lagos State government has fulfilled its promise of compensating the
family of late traffic officer with the Lagos State Traffic Management
Authority (LASTMA ) Adeyemo Rotimi Oke who was murdered in a gruesome
manner by a trigger happy policeman, Olukunle Olonade in December, 2018
at Iyana Ipaja while performing lawful duty of traffic management.
Presenting the ten million naira cheque to the deceased family on
behalf of the state government on Friday at their Ipaja residence, the
Permanent Secretary, Lagos state Ministry of Transportation, Dr. Taiwo
Salam said in glowing tribute that late Adeyemo was a dedicated, loyal
and committed traffic officer and servant of the state government that
would not be forgotten for a very long time.
Dr. Salam said Adeyemo’s death on duty was a testimony to his
gallantry and commitment to restoring law and order to Lagos roads and
in the process he paid the ultimate price. While praying for the repose
of his soul, the Permanent Secretary enjoyed his family to take his
children education and future in the front burner of their actions and
decisions.
In his comments, the General Manager of the agency, Olawale Musa
described Adeyemo as a hero and someone that laid his life in the
service of God and humanity. Musa said the agency in appreciation of his
contribution to freeing Lagos roads of lawlessness , chaos and impunity
has instituted a merit award to reward hard working staff.
The award tagged “Bakare -Adeyemo Merit Award” was instituted 2 weeks
ago to keep his memory and that of Late Siraj Bakare who was killed in
similar circumstances green in the hearts of colleagues. He assured that
these gallant officers have not died in vain as their good work will
continue to be valued by the agency forever.
He enjoined family of the deceased to take solace in his good work
while noting that he has left his footprint permanently in the sands of
time. The head of the family thanked the state government and governor
Akinwumi Ambode for living up to his word and that the family will not
forget his swift response and huge compensation in the