The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) has warned members of the public to desist from physically attacking officials of the Agency in the course of carrying out lawful official duties within the state.

Speaking to reporters on the issue, Managing Director of the Agency, Mr Mobolaji Sanusi deployed a recent attack on the staff of the Agency.
Specifically he stated that “an attack on the Agency’s team was led by a security guard attached to Emglo Suites in Festac Lagos. He noted that the armed guard on duty on the said day descended on LASAA officials in their effort to remove an illegal banner within Emglo Suite premises. He further revealed that the security guard threatened the officials of LASAA with a pump action rifle in his possession which was later seized by the Police Monitoring Team attached to the Agency.

Mr Sanusi further reminded that “an attack on LASAA staff is an attack on the State”. Speaking further, he noted that the last attack or any subsequent ones on the Agency’s officials will be accorded the seriousness it deserves. He stated further that those behind the last attack have been arrested and handed over to the Lagos State Task Force for necessary legal action.

Further checks with the Agency revealed that Emglo Suites is indebted to the Agency with outstanding due for advertisement permit fees. The visit by LASAA was part of effort to ensure quick settlement of all the outstanding debt owed the Agency. It will be recalled that the agency officials experienced similar attacks in the wake of the last general elections.