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Lagos: Task force impounds 81 motorcycles on restricted routes

David Adenekan
David Adenekan
Lagos: Task force impounds 81 motorcycles on restricted routes
Impounded motorcycles

Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Task Force) on Tuesday impounded 81 motorcycles for plying restricted routes in the state.

The 81 motorcycles were impounded at Jakande Estate, Isolo, for plying restricted routes and endangering the lives of other road users, according to the Head, Public Affairs of the task force, Mr. Femi Moliki.

The chairman of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit, CSP Shola Jejeloye, who led the operation was quoted as saying that the seizure was in line with the enforcement of the Lagos State Traffic Law and to halt the flagrant abuse of traffic laws by the motorcyclists.

He noted that government was concerned about the recklessness of motorcyclists on restricted routes, and therefore it became necessary to help the motorcyclists by saving their own lives and that of other road users.

He pointed out that government would not fold its arms and allow motorcyclists create chaos for other road users on prohibited routes.

He added that it had become crucial for government to prevent an increase in the trend of crime perpetrated by motorcyclists in the metropolis, particularly in prohibited routes.

Jejeloye restated the agency’s commitment to continue the clamp down 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 larger interest of the society.

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