Chaos in Lagos as Drivers Protest Alleged Extortion, Leaving Commuters Stranded

Commuters in Lagos State are facing severe disruptions today as commercial drivers stage a protest against alleged extortion by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority and the state's Task Force. The strike, which began on Monday, November 13, has left people stranded at various bus stops and motor parks across the state.

The demonstration is currently centered at Mangoro bus stop, where drivers are expressing their discontent with what they perceive as unjust financial burdens imposed on their members. The aggrieved drivers argue that the alleged extortion has become untenable, prompting them to take collective action.

According to newsmen on the scene, the protest has drawn the attention of state security officials, who are present at the scene to monitor and manage the situation.the protest has drawn the attention of state security officials, who are present at the scene to monitor and manage the situation. As the standoff continues, commuters anxiously wait for a resolution to the dispute, hoping for a swift end to the protest and a return to normalcy in Lagos's transportation system.

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