The Lagos State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is considering vacating its current premises at the Isolo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Office in Okota, Lagos, following a recent attack by a mob.

The LCDA building is shared by various agencies, including the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and Vehicle Inspection Officers, making them susceptible to such attacks.

On Tuesday, enraged youths from Ago Palace in Okota set fire to facilities at the LCDA office, resulting in extensive damage to several council vehicles and FRSC office rooms, among other properties.

The protest was sparked by a scuffle involving LASTMA officials, a police officer, and a driver in the area, leading to two individuals' tragic deaths.

Babatunde Farinloye, the Lagos Sector Commander of the FRSC, expressed his concern after the incident, highlighting those similar events have occurred previously.

He mentioned that he had alerted the Department of State Services and the Commissioner of Police to the escalating situation, emphasising that the activities of LASTMA and the task force were increasingly drawing attacks. He hinted at possibly seeking an alternative office location if the situation persists.

Farinloye also noted the confusion between FRSC and LASTMA personnel in the eyes of the public, often resulting in FRSC officers and facilities being targeted mistakenly.

As of the time of writing, there has been no response from LASTMA's spokesperson, Adebayo Taofiq.

The Isolo LCDA expressed its distress over the loss of property due to the mob action on Tuesday. The council assured that measures are being implemented to prevent similar incidents. Rasheed Iskilu, the Chief Press Secretary to the council chairman, conveyed this commitment in a statement sent to our correspondent.