In a bold effort to decongest traffic and restore sanity to the Agege underbridge area, the Lagos State Taskforce, has cleared illegally parked vehicles and impounded 55 commercial transport units during a major enforcement operation.

Led by the chairman of the Taskforce, CSP Adetayo Akerele, the operation targeted long-standing traffic disruptions caused by commercial vehicles ? including Danfo, Korope, and tricycles (Keke Marwa) ? which had turned the Agege roundabout along Ogba Road into an illegal parking hub.

The enforcement, which also extended to Ogba, Iju, and Ishaga roads, followed surveillance by the agency?s Monitoring Unit and reports submitted through its ?See Something, Say Something? platform. Dozens of vehicles obstructing the free flow of traffic were removed, bringing immediate relief to motorists and residents in the area.

Speaking during the operation, CSP Akerele condemned the habitual recklessness of commercial drivers, describing traffic gridlock as a man-made problem.

?Traffic logjam is not natural, not created by God, but a product of human recklessness. We will not tolerate or surrender to any form of indiscipline on our roads,? he said.

The Taskforce boss emphasized that the clean-up marks a significant shift in Lagos State?s traffic enforcement strategy, aimed at reducing travel time, improving safety, and upholding road laws.

He reiterated the agency?s commitment to sustaining operations that promote traffic order and discipline across the state.

?We urge all motorists and commuters to comply with traffic regulations. Our roads must remain safe and motorable for everyone at all times,? Akerele added.

According to the agency, a total of 55 vehicles ? including Danfo, Korope, and Keke Marwa ? were seized during the operation. The drivers of the impounded vehicles are set to be charged in court for various traffic offenses.

According to the director, press & public affairs of taskforce, Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, the Lagos State Taskforce has vowed to continue its crackdown on illegal parking and other road offenses in its ongoing bid to keep Lagos traffic flowing. (The Nation)

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