The Lagos state Ministry of Transportation has reacted to the viral video where Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs) were viciously ass@ulted while executing their lawful mandate by some motorists sometime this week.

In the trending video, the motorists could be seen punching and assaulting the VIO officials who had double-crossed their vehicle with an intention to arrest the driver and confiscate the vehicle.

Reacting to the trending video, the state Commissioner for Transport,Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said the incident which he described as ‘’appalling and utterly reprehensible is a direct affront not only to the officers involved but also to the authority and dignity of the Lagos State Government.

‘’It will never go unpunished''

Osiyemi stressed that VIO officials are legally empowered agents of the State, entrusted with the critical responsibility of safeguarding lives through road safety enforcement.

‘’To raise a hand against them is to undermine the rule of law, subvert public order, and desecrate the very institutions established to protect society.The Ministry declares in the strongest possible terms that this descent into lawlessness will not be tolerated. The perpetrators of this disgraceful attack will be relentlessly pursued, apprehended, and subjected to the full sanctions of the law.''he said

Osiyemi said the ‘’injured officers are responding to treatment''.

‘’However, this does not in any way diminish the gravity of the assault or the firm resolve of the government to bring the culprits to justice.

We stand in unwavering solidarity with the injured officers and reassure all personnel of our absolute commitment to their safety and dignity. The Ministry will not relent in its duty to protect those who serve. Nor will it allow criminal elements to intimidate or obstruct the lawful work of the government.'' he said.