The operatives of the Lagos State Task Force impounded six vehicles and 68 motorcycles for driving and riding against traffic (one-way) on top of Apongbon Bridge, Lagos Island.
SP Olayinka Egbeyemi, the Chairman of the Lagos State Task Force, who led the enforcement operations, disclosed that these six vehicles and 68 motorcycles were caught driving or riding against traffic, which is an offence under the Lagos State Road Traffic Laws of 2012.
Egbeyemi disclosed that he was surprised that motorists and motorcyclists could be driving/riding against traffic on top of a long Apongbon bridge without any fear of imminent collision with oncoming vehicles.
Egbeyemi stated that all illegal commercial motorists and traders operating under the bridge at Apongbon, including those collecting illegal fees, must vacate immediately.
He stated further that the present government is working round the clock in ensuring adequate security and free flow of traffic around all bridges across the state.
The Chairman warned all illegal commercial activities, traders, mechanics, miscreants and hoodlums to immediately vacate under Apongbon Bridge as anyone arrested by the Agency after this warning will be prosecuted.
He said: “We are issuing a final warning to all those concerned, including illegal touts with uniform collecting fees from motorists and traders under the Apongbon Bridge, to vacate immediately.”
Egbeyemi hinted that Governor Akinwunmi Ambode is investing huge amount of money in constructing Bus Terminals across the State for the benefit of every member of the public.
He said the ongoing construction of BRT Corridor from Oshodi to Abule-Egba by the present administration is meant to decongest traffic around that area.
The Chairman said after briefing the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Edgal Imohimi, about the enforcement operations, he directed that all the drivers and riders be charged to court immediately.