By CHIAZO OGBOLU

The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Transportation, Mr Sola Giwa, has apprehended a bullion van driver who violated a one-way traffic regulation.

Giwa, in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos, noted that the apprehension underscored the unwavering resolve of the present administration to uphold traffic discipline.

He said the bullion van driver, Mr Daniel Ikede, was intercepted for unlawfully driving against the legally designated flow of traffic, an infraction expressly prohibited under the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018.

He added that this was universally recognised as a grave menace to public safety and orderly traffic management.

“The incident occurred while the bullion van was reportedly moving from First Bank, Chevron axis, en route to Ajah.

“Upon interrogation, Ikede admitted to driving in the prohibited direction while trailing a police escort vehicle that had accompanied the bullion van from its point of departure

“However, while the bullion van was successfully apprehended, the members of the escort team allegedly absconded from the scene, evading arrest,” he said.

Giwa expressed deep displeasure, describing the act as a reckless exhibition of impunity and an intolerable abuse of perceived privilege.

He said that no vehicle, individual or institution was above the law, irrespective of status, operational function or the presence of security escorts.

He cautioned that driving against traffic commonly referred to as one-way driving remained one of the most lethal traffic violations on Lagos roads, frequently resulting in avoidable fatalities, destruction of property and severe disruption of vehicular flow.

He reiterated that the Lagos State Government, under the visionary leadership of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, would continue to enforce traffic regulations with firmness, impartiality and zero tolerance for lawlessness.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) used the opportunity to remind all motorists private, commercial, corporate and security-assisted that compliance with traffic laws was mandatory and non-negotiable.

Any attempt to flout established regulations would be met with decisive enforcement actions, in line with the state’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and ensuring seamless mobility across the metropolis.

The apprehended driver and the bullion van have been taken into custody and will be duly prosecuted in accordance with the law. (NAN)