LAGOS TASK FORCE SEIZES 278 MOTORCYCLES FOR VIOLATING RESTRICTED ROUTES
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By: Muftau Fatimo
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit has announced the impoundment of 278 commercial motorcycles during a weeklong enforcement operation targeting violators of the state’s restriction on Okada operations.
The Chairman of the Task Force, CSP Adetayo Akerele, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos by the agency’s spokesperson, Abdulraheem Gbadeyan.
According to Akerele, the exercise was conducted in compliance with the Lagos State Government’s directive banning commercial motorcycles from operating on highways and other designated restricted routes.
He added that the enforcement is backed by provisions of the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018.
According to him, the exercise aims to strengthen security, protect lives and property, and prevent criminal activities across the state.
The chairman said the operation aligned with the renewed commitment of the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr Fatai Tijani, to sustain security and public order.
Akerele said the weeklong enforcement exercise followed an earlier clampdown conducted weeks ago.
He stressed that the agency was determined to sustain pressure on violators of traffic, environmental and security laws.
The chairman said the operation covered several locations, including Ikorodu, Agric Bus Stop, Festac First Gate, Mazamaza, Iyana School and Iyana-Iba.
Other areas covered were Idimu Road, Egbeda, Kola Bus Stop, Iyana Ipaja, Ikotun Roundabout, Ajaiye in Ojokoro and Berger Bus Stop.
The Task Force boss said several commercial motorcycle operators were arrested while illegally plying highways and restricted routes.
“Some were found using motorcycles to transport illicit substances and hazardous items such as petroleum products and gas.
“Others were conveying school children and toddlers in unsafe conditions on major roads,” he said.
Akerele noted that the operation restored sanity and improved compliance in the affected areas.
He added that all impounded motorcycles would be processed for forfeiture to the state through the courts.
He stated that the action was in accordance with the provisions of the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018.
The chairman reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to sustain enforcement until full compliance is achieved.
“We will not be cowed or fold our arms and allow people of criminal intent to overrun Lagos or surrender to their illegalities,” Akerele said.
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