LASG Impounds 3 Vehicles, 68 Motorcycles Over Traffic Offences
The Lagos State Task Force said that it has impounded three vehicles and 68 motorcycles, whose drivers and riders were arrested for driving against traffic in Apongbon area in Lagos Island.
According to the Chairman of the Lagos State Task Force, Olayinka Egbeyemi, a Superintendent of Police (SP) who led the enforcement operations, the three vehicles and 68 motorcycles were impounded from their drivers who drove against traffic on top of the Apongbon bridge, adding that it is an offence under the Lagos State Road Traffic Laws of 2012.
“I was surprised that motorists and motorcyclists could be driving, riding against traffic on top of a long Apongbon bridge without any fear of imminent collusion with upcoming vehicles”.
He stated that all illegal commercial motorists and traders operating under the bridge at Apongbon, including those collecting illegal fees must vacate the spot immediately.
Egbeyemi further stated that the present government is working round the clock to ensure adequate security and free flow of traffic around all bridges across the state.
He urged all illegal traders, mechanics, miscreants and hoodlums to immediately vacate the Apongbon Bridge area, saying that anyone arrested by the agency after the notice issued by the government will be prosecuted.
“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.”
