The Lagos State Task Force took action against illegal parking and road obstruction along the Jibowu corridor in Yaba. A total of 35 vehicles were impounded during this operation.
Spokesperson Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, in a statement released on Thursday, detailed that this operation occurred on Wednesday. It was carried out under the guidance of the agency’s chairman, CSP Shola Jejeloye.
Jejeloye criticized the actions of certain transport operators, describing them as “self-centered.” These operators were found occupying a significant portion of the road to load goods onto their vehicles and pick up passengers.
Abdulraheem further conveyed that Jejeloye had received complaints from residents and commuters who regularly use this route. These individuals voiced their concerns about the bus operators at Jibowu, who had effectively turned these areas into makeshift courier stations and mini garages.
“It is sad to see these transport operators move their business from their premises down to the main road meant for free vehicular movement just for their selfish gains.
“Their actions cause increased travel time and unnecessary chaos once it gets dark,” the statement quoted Jejeloye as saying.
The chairman further disclosed that the vehicles impounded had been booked and the owners would be made to face the full wrath of the law.
“It’s high time we put a stop to this inhumanity to Lagosians plying that route. We will ensure constant patrol and monitoring of the Jibowu corridor especially at night when such infractions usually occur and make sure anyone caught inflicting unnecessary discomfort to road users is arrested and charged to court,” he added.
Meanwhile, officials of the Lagos State Task Force on Thursday demolished shanties and makeshift structures around the Lekki-Epe area.
The operation was carried out around Ikota, Eleganza Bus Stop.
According to a post on X (formerly Twitter), the shanties and makeshift structures defaced the expressway and were also said to be dens of criminals in the area.
Officials of the task force were said to have faced opposition from some individuals who initially stalled the operation.
When contacted, the task force Public Relations Officer, Abdulraheem, confirmed the operation which he said targeted only shanties that were against the “New Lagos status.”
He said, “Given the agenda of the state, we don’t want that kind of thing in New Lagos mega city status, shanties were demolished, not buildings.”
