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Gridlock: Lagos taskforce storms Adeniji-Adele, Ikeja, impounds 84 vehicles

The Lagos State Taskforce has impounded 84 vehicles at Adeniji-Adele and adjoining routes over traffic gridlock and criminal activities caused by illegal operators of bus parks and bus stops along that axis.

In the process, at least over 84 vehicles were impounded for contravention.

The rigorous and intense operation on Friday, was led by the Chairman of the Agency, Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP, Adetayo Akerele who stated that enforcement had been become necessary following several warnings and refusals by recalcitrant operators to desist from there nefarious activities, saying, “it is time to put an end to it.”

Akerele described the activities of commercial bus drivers (danfo) as worrisome due to long hours of traffic obstruction caused by their actions which has a devastating effect on motorists and residents as a whole.

“Motorists do not have to spend longer travel time on this route due to the actions of a few.

“Occupying of one or two lanes to create illegal bus parks is completely unacceptable and we are here to let these operators know that.

“If you want to pick up or drop off passengers, go to the designated bus parks.”

The Chairman further disclosed that the enforcement exercises carried out are going to be continuous and more intense and will be carried out across various parts of the State.

He described his planned actions as people’s oriented, meant to ensure that residents are not deprived of their right to proper utilization of public amenities.

In a related development, the Lagos State Taskforce sanitized Awolowo Way and Ipodo Street Close to Ikeja Under Bridge where the same practice of creating traffic bottle-necks through illegal Car Parks and Garages had been observed.

Akerele ensured that all vehicles parked illegally on the Highway and adjoining streets causing untold hardship to residents were completely removed.

According to him, “At least 84 vehicles were confiscated during both operations.”

He vowed that the days of commercial bus drivers dropping off and picking up passengers at unapproved locations has its days numbered.

“Go-slow is not natural, not created by God. It is caused by the activities of a few recalcitrant drivers.

“The obstruction being experienced during the rush hours results in spill overs being extended to the Third Mainland Bridge and Kodesoh Street respectively, thereby making those areas impassable to motorists,” Akerele maintained.

Operators of kiosks and make shift stores on the kerbs and walkways on Adeniji Adele were also not spared as the officials of the agency cleared the structures erected on the walkway meant for pedestrians.

Traders selling on the Street at Ipodo were however, warned to move their stuff off the Road or risk having them confiscated by the Agency.

Akerele vowed to sustain the restored sanity already established during the weeklong exercise.

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