The Lagos State Taskforce has intensified its efforts to enforce traffic laws in the metropolis, impounding 139 motorcycles in a recent operation targeting recalcitrant Okada operators. The exercise, carried out across various parts of the state, aimed to curb the blatant disregard for traffic regulations on restricted routes, highways, and bridges.
According to the Taskforce Chairman, CSP Adetayo Akerele, the agency will maintain its zero-tolerance approach to violations on restricted routes. “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 these laws,” Akerele stated.
The Chairman noted that despite repeated warnings and sensitization efforts, some operators remain defiant, endangering public safety. The impounded motorcycles will be confiscated, and legal action will be taken against the violators.
Akerele urged Okada operators to adhere strictly to the laws governing their operations and called on members of the public to cooperate with law enforcement officers by reporting violations and desisting from patronizing Okada operators for their own safety.
The Lagos State Taskforce will continue its patrols and enforcement activities across the state, particularly in areas prone to illegal Okada operations. The agency remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents, as outlined in the THEMES PLUS Agenda.
