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Lagos Taskforce Impounds 134 Motorcycles, Intensifies Ban Enforcement

The Nation Newspaper
January 20, 20262 days ago
Lagos taskforce impounds 134 motorcycles, vows crackdown on restricted routes

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The Lagos State Taskforce impounded 134 motorcycles during enforcement exercises targeting illegal commercial operations. The clampdown aimed to curb traffic violations, restore order on major roads, and address security concerns. Operations covered key areas including Obalende, Falomo, CMS, and Oshodi-Apapa Expressway. The taskforce vowed to continue enforcement until full compliance is achieved.

The Lagos State Taskforce has intensified its clampdown on illegal commercial motorcycle operations, impounding 134 motorcycles during coordinated enforcement exercises carried out across key parts of the state. The operations, conducted in two phases early in the day, were aimed at curbing traffic violations, restoring order on major roads, and addressing security concerns linked to unlawful okada activities. According to the Director of Public Affairs, Lagos State Taskforce, Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, the second phase followed an earlier morning exercise, underscoring the agency’s resolve to sustain pressure on defaulters. He said, “The twin operations covered several strategic locations across the State, including Obalende, Falomo Underbridge, Coastal Road, CMS Roundabout on Lagos Island, 2nd Rainbow, Mile 2 Bridge, Five Star, Ladipo Bus Stop, and Cele Bus Stop along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway.” Read Also: Lagos Taskforce clarifies Okada enforcement procedures He noted that during the exercise, some commercial motorcycle operators were found plying restricted routes, obstructing traffic flow, and constituting a nuisance on major highways and adjoining roads. The agency stated that a total of 134 commercial motorcycles were impounded, and sanity was restored across all affected areas. The taskforce reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining enforcement activities until full compliance is achieved.

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