By Fatimah Idea
The Lagos State Task Force has impounded 115 motorcycles in its continued efforts to impose penalties on traffic offenders in some parts of the state.
The state task force Director of Press and Public Affairs, Raheem Gbadeyan, disclosed this in a statement.
According to Gbadeyan, the motorcycles were seized during a raid on LASU First Gate, Ipaja Gate, Governor’s Road, Igando and Dopemu areas of the state, where Okada operators were found blatantly flouting the state’s traffic regulations
“This exercise, which has been reinforced across various parts of the state, has led to the impounding of 115 motorcycles,” he stated.
In the statement, the agency’s Chairman, Adetayo Akerele, noted that violations of the extant law of the state that placed a ban on the operations of commercial motorcyclists in some areas would not be tolerated.
Akerele, who spoke through Gbadeyan, noted that violators would be prosecuted.
Akerele said: “The ban on Okada operations in certain areas was put in place to ensure the safety and well-being of all Lagosians, and we will not tolerate any breach of this order.
“Those who continue to operate in restricted areas, endangering the lives of road users, will face the full wrath of the law.”
He reiterated the agency’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of residents across the state.
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