Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Task Force) has impounded 81 motorcycles for plying restricted routes in the state.
The 81 motorcycles were impounded on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at Jakande Estate, Isolo, for the use of the restricted routes to endanger the lives of other road users.
According to the
Head, Public Affairs of the Task Force, Mr Femi Moriki, in a statement, the Chairman, Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit, CSP Shola Jejeloye, who led the operation stated that the seizure was in line with enforcement of the Lagos State Traffic Law, to halt the flagrant abuse of traffic laws by the motorcyclists.
Jejeloye noted that the government had been concerned about the recklessness of motorcyclists on restricted routes, “and it therefore becomes necessary to help the motorcyclists by saving their own lives and those of other road users.”
He pointed out that the government would not fold its arms and allow motorcyclists to create chaos for other road users on prohibited routes.
Jejeloye added that it has become crucial for the government to prevent an increase in the trend of crime perpetrated by motorcyclists in the metropolis, particularly in prohibited routes.
He restated the agency’s commitment to continuing the clampdown on recalcitrant motorcyclists plying restricted routes, adding that the move would help safeguard the security of lives and property.
The Chairman called for the co-operation of Lagosians by desisting from boarding motorcycles in prohibited areas, emphasising that the state traffic Law was in the interest of the society.
