CITIZENS COMPASS— The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offenses (Enforcement) Unit (Taskforce), on Tuesday, conducted another round of its clean-up enforcement exercise around Iyana-Iba axis, following an earlier operation carried out last weekend. The agency said it was demonstrating its resolve to sustain serious pressure on violators of traffic, environmental and security regulations.
The operations covered several strategic locations on the stretch of Lagos-Mile2-Badagry Expressway in the State, including Festac-Firstgate, Mazamaza and Iyana-Iba.
During the exercise, some commercial motorcycle operators were found plying restricted routes, obstructing traffic flow, some of the operators were using okada to transport illicit drugs , inflammable substances like PMS to neighbouring countries and generally constituting a nuisance on major highways and adjoining roads.
At the conclusion of the operations, a total of 70 commercial motorcycles were impounded, and sanity was restored across all affected areas.
The Taskforce reiterated that all confiscated motorcycles will be forfeited to the State through the courts in accordance with the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law of 2018.
CSP Akerele reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to sustaining enforcement activities until full compliance is achieved. “we will not be cowed or surrendered to their illegalities ” he stated.
