The Lagos Bus Services Limited (LBSL) has taken disciplinary and legal action against two of its bus drivers over an alleged fuel siphoning incident.
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the state-owned transport company, Idowu Oguntona, disclosed this in a statement signed by the company’s Public Affairs Officer, Afolabi Olawale.
According to the statement, the incident occurred on March 10, 2026, and was brought to the attention of the company through a video recorded by a concerned member of the public.
The footage reportedly showed the two bus captains siphoning fuel from one of the company’s buses.
Oguntona said the individuals were immediately identified and apprehended following the report. They were subsequently handed over to security personnel for investigation.
The suspects were later arraigned before a mobile court on March 12 and remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre pending further hearing in the case scheduled for April 22, 2026.
The LBSL boss condemned the alleged act, stating that the company would not tolerate any conduct that undermines the trust placed in its workforce or the public resources entrusted to it by the government and people of Lagos State.
“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 also commended the vigilance of the citizen who reported the incident, noting that public cooperation plays a vital role in maintaining accountability and efficiency in the state’s public transport system.
Oguntona further reiterated that LBSL maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy toward fraud, theft and other forms of gross misconduct among its staff.
He warned that any employee found engaging in fraudulent practices or violating operational standards would face immediate disciplinary measures and possible prosecution in accordance with the law.
The company noted that the swift action taken in the case underscores its commitment to transparency, accountability and ethical conduct in the management of public transport services in Lagos.
The company said it will continue to strengthen internal monitoring mechanisms to prevent similar incidents and ensure that staff adhere strictly to operational and ethical standards.