Monday

The Lagos Bus Services Limited (LBSL) has arraigned two of its captains over an alleged fuel siphoning incident.

A statement by the agency’s spokesman, Afolabi Olawale, said the suspects were identified, apprehended and handed over to security personnel for investigation

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mr. Idowu Oguntona, said the incident occurred on March 10, 2026, and was reported through a video recorded by a concerned citizen.

Reaffirming the company’s zero-tolerance policy for fraud and misconduct, Oguntona, Olawale said, the suspects were arraigned before the Lagos Mobile Court on March 12, adding that they were remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Facility pending further hearing on April 22.

He stressed the firm’s commitment to accountability, transparency and strict enforcement of operational standards.

“We strongly condemn any act that compromises the trust reposed in our workforce and the resources entrusted to us by the government and the people of Lagos State,” Oguntona said.

He commended the citizen who reported the incident, noting that public vigilance was vital to safeguarding the integrity of the state’s transportation system.

The LBSL boss reiterated that any staff member involved in fraudulent activities, theft or other forms of gross misconduct would face disciplinary action and possible prosecution in line with the law. (The Nation)