Lagos task force impounds 952 motorcycles in 2 weeks

The Lagos State Environment and Special Offences Enforcement Unit (task force) has impounded no fewer than 952 motorcycles, within two weeks, in different parts of the state.

It was reported that the task force impounded 344 motorcycles on Jan. 14 and seized 355 others on Jan. 23.

The Public Relations Officer of the agency, Mr Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, confirmed the seizures in a statement.

He said that 253 motorcycles were impounded on Thursday.

According to Abdulraheem, the seizure would continue until motorcyclists in the state obey traffic laws.

He said that Thursday’s operation was carried out on Oshodi-Apapa Road, where such a raid was carried out recently.

He said that the motorcyclists were recalcitrant.

He noted that commercial motorcycle operation was banned in Apapa Local Government Area.

“We have been to this particular location about twice because of the sensitivity of the corridor and routes it connects.

“However, our leniency has been taken for granted by these okada operators and perpetrators of illegalities in the area.

“We have surprised them today and confiscated all bikes that operated here,” he said.

He said that the task force had also warned illegal sellers of petroleum products (black marketers) on highways to stop the act or be arrested.