Commercial bus drivers in Lagos stop work on the Iyana-Ipaja/Iyana-Iba route, leaving commuters stranded as a strike protests alleged extortion by law enforcement and transport regulators. Drivers interviewed by outlets say the demands for money have continued and increased daily, describing the situation as “unbearable.”
Reports identify multiple agencies drivers accuse of taking illegal payments, including the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and the police, with some accounts also referencing other transport-related officials or agencies. The outlets describe the strike as a disruption affecting daily travel along the axis, where vehicles do not operate normally due to the drivers’ refusal to continue.
While the outlets broadly agree on the route disruption and the drivers’ stated reason—protest against recurring extortion—they differ mainly in the specific wording of alleged targets and the extent of details provided about the investigation. Overall, the reports focus on the impact on commuters and the drivers’ complaints rather than on any official response from authorities.
