There is growing public outrage in Lagos following reports that some members of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) enforcement team operating along the Ikorodu corridor have allegedly resorted to extorting motorists outside their designated operational areas.

Eyewitness accounts and viral videos circulating online show officers, who are meant to regulate traffic and ensure order within the BRT lane, stopping private vehicles and commercial motorists on regular public lanes, far from the restricted BRT median.

The enforcement officials were reportedly seen flagging down unsuspecting drivers and allegedly demanding money under the guise of enforcing BRT regulations — an act many commuters have described as “lawless and exploitative.”

One driver who spoke anonymously said:

“These officials no longer stay within the BRT lane. They now cross to the main road and stop cars that have nothing to do with the BRT lane. Once they stop you, they demand money before you can move.”

Several motorists have taken to social media to express their frustration, calling on the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) to investigate and sanction the erring officers.

Transport analysts warn that such unregulated enforcement activities could erode public trust in the BRT system, which was originally introduced to ease congestion and improve urban mobility in the state.

Meanwhile, the Lagos State Government has yet to issue an official statement regarding the allegations. However, civic groups and transport unions are urging authorities to act swiftly, emphasizing that extortion and harassment under the cover of traffic enforcement must not be tolerated.

The incident adds to growing concerns about misconduct among some traffic enforcement agents in Lagos, with citizens calling for transparency, accountability, and reform in the state’s traffic management system.