Lagos task force impounds 115 motorcycles

The Lagos State Task Force has disclosed that it impounded no fewer than 115 motorcycles in its continued efforts to enforce the ban of commercial motorcycles in some parts of the state.

The agency’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, Raheem Gbadeyan, disclosed this in a statement sent to PUNCH Metro on Wednesday.

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.

He said, “This exercise, which has been reinforced across various parts of the state, has led to the impounding of 115 motorcycles within a short span of time.
“The latest enforcement operations were carried out in key areas such as LASU First Gate, Ipaja Gate, Governor’s Road, Igando, and Dopemu, where Okada operators were found blatantly flouting the state’s traffic regulations.”

Reacting, 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.
“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,” Akerele stated.

He reiterated the agency’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of residents across the state.

PUNCH Metro reported on October 8 that the task force seized 82 motorcycles during its recent operations in the Berger, Mile 2 Oke, and Orile areas of the state.

Gbadeyanka had in a statement, said the recent move was part of the agency’s commitments to ensuring Lagos roads remained safe and motorable.

He also stated that its chairman, Adetayo Akerele, emphasised that both riders and passengers found violating the ban would face prosecution.