Nollywood Actress Laide Bakare Faces Legal Consequences for Traffic Violations Prominent Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has come under fire from the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly disobeying traffic regulations. According to a statement released by the spokesperson of the Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, the incident occurred on Wednesday, June 15, 2023, at the Lekki Phase 1 area of Lagos. “The actress was intercepted by our officers while driving against traffic along the Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1,” Hundeyin said. “She was subsequently arrested and taken to the Maroko Police Station for questioning.” Bakare, who was driving a black Toyota Prado SUV, allegedly attempted to evade arrest by engaging in a verbal altercation with the traffic officers who pulled her over. However, her attempt proved futile as she was eventually detained. The actress has been charged with “obstruction of traffic,” and her vehicle has been impounded. She is expected to appear in court on Thursday, June 16, 2023, to face the charges against her. Hundeyin emphasized that “no one is above the law,” and that “all road users, irrespective of their status or occupation, must obey traffic regulations.” The arrest of Laide Bakare has sparked a debate on social media, with many condemning her actions and others expressing sympathy for the actress. However, the Lagos State Police Command has remained steadfast in its stance that “ignorance of the law is not an excuse.” The incident serves as a reminder to all road users in Nigeria of the importance of adhering to traffic laws. Failure to do so can result in severe consequences, including fines, imprisonment, or the impounding of vehicles.Laide Bakare Arrested for Traffic Violation, Accuses Police of KidnappingLaide Bakare Arrested for Traffic Violation, Accuses Police of Kidnapping Actress Laide Bakare was arrested by the Lagos State Police Command on Saturday for violating traffic laws. According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, Bakare was driving on the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane along Ikorodu Expressway. However, the actress took to Instagram to make startling accusations against the police. She claimed that officers got into her car and drove away with her 14-year-old daughter to an unknown destination. Hundeyin refuted these claims, stating that Bakare was indeed arrested for her traffic violation and taken to the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) office. “She was fined 70,000 naira for her offense, which she paid,” Hundeyin said. “She left with the receipt and her vehicle. The officers did not lay a finger on her.” Bakare’s accusations have sparked outrage on social media, with many questioning the police’s handling of the situation. The incident highlights the ongoing concerns over police brutality and the need for transparency and accountability.Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has been accused of disobeying traffic laws by the police. According to a statement released by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, the actress was caught driving against traffic on the Lekki-Epe Expressway on Wednesday, February 22. Hundeyin said that Bakare was stopped by the police and issued a ticket for the offence. However, he said the actress refused to accept the ticket and drove away. The police spokesperson said that the actress’ action was a violation of the law and that she would be prosecuted. “The Lagos State Police Command condemns this act of lawlessness by Laide Bakare and will not hesitate to prosecute her,” Hundeyin said. Bakare is yet to comment on the incident.