The Lagos State Government has issued a clarification concerning the operations of Vehicle Inspection Service (VIO) officers on Lagos roads. This statement comes in light of a recent judgment by the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which prohibited Vehicle Inspection Officers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from stopping motorists, impounding vehicles, or imposing fines, leading to confusion among the public. The Lagos Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, emphasized that the judgment was misinterpreted as having a broader application than it actually does.

In a statement released on Sunday, the Lagos State Ministry of Justice addressed various viral interpretations of the court's ruling, asserting that it is specific to the FCT and does not extend to Lagos or any other state in Nigeria. The clarification serves to inform the public and ensure that motorists in Lagos are aware that VIO officers can still operate normally, without the limitations imposed by the court's ruling in Abuja.

This clarification by the Lagos government is important for maintaining order on the roads and reassuring citizens regarding the enforcement of vehicle regulations. It underscores the need for accurate dissemination of legal information to prevent misinformation that could disrupt existing governance frameworks and public compliance with the law.