By IGE ADEKUNLE

The Police Command in Ogun has arrested 15 suspects for allegedly obstructing public roads and violating environmental regulations along the Ifo area of Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.

DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the Command's Public Relations Officer (PRO), disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday in Ota.

He said that the command recorded a resounding success in its ongoing operation of “No Traffic Gridlock” in Ifo axis of Ogun State.

Babaseyi added that the operation was in line with the directive of the Commissioner of Police in Ogun, Bode Ojajuni, to ensure free flow of traffic and maintenance of public order across the state.

He said that the operation involved the deployment of officers and men of the Ifo Division to key locations, particularly the Abekoko and Old Bank axis on the Abeokuta–Lagos Expressway, where persistent traffic obstruction had been observed.

"The exercise targeted traders’ illegal display of goods and makeshift structures, which obstructed traffic and violated environmental laws.

“During the enforcement, several planks, shanties, and wares obstructing the highway were dismantled and evacuated, with over six trucks deployed for removal.

“Fifteen individuals who defied lawful directives and violated environmental regulations were arrested and will be charged to court appropriately upon completion of investigation,” he said.

Babaseyi said that CP Ojajuni commended the officers for their professionalism and reiterated the command’s commitment to enforcing traffic and environmental laws.

He warned that any individual or group, especially traders and transport operators, found obstructing public roads would be dealt with appropriately in accordance with the law. (NAN)