The Lagos Safety Commission has disowned a fake official in a viral bribery video.
Eko Hot News reports that the Lagos State Safety Commission has denied any involvement in a viral video circulating on social media alleging that one of its staff members collected a bribe from unsuspecting residents in the Oworonshoki area of Lagos State.
In a statement signed by Mrs Okoh Adewunmi, the Commission’s Director of Public Affairs, the agency categorically disowned the woman identified as Mariam Bunmi, insisting that she is neither a staff member nor affiliated with the Commission in any capacity.
“The said Mariam Bunmi is not and has never been an employee of the Lagos State Safety Commission. She is unknown to the Commission in any capacity,” the statement read.
The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and integrity, stressing that it maintains a zero-tolerance policy for corruption, extortion, or any unethical conduct.
The statement urged members of the public to disregard the viral video and remain cautious of impostors posing as government officials.
“Our mandate is to ensure the safety of lives and property of Lagosians. We therefore urge members of the public to disregard the claims in the video and to remain vigilant against impostors parading as officials of the Commission,” the statement said.
The Commission also advised journalists and online media platforms, including Lagos Reporters, which circulated the video, to verify all information and confirm official identities before publication.
“For clarification or verification, members of the public are encouraged not to pay any money to individuals posing as officials of the Lagos State Safety Commission but to apprehend and report such fraudulent acts through our official channels,” the statement added.
The statement assured residents that it would continue to uphold its responsibility of ensuring safety compliance across Lagos State while protecting the public from fraudulent activities carried out in its name.
