Traffic Rules: Lagos state task force to begin clampdown on okada riders and passengers

In a swift reaction to public outcry on okada riders aggressiveness on the Lagos highways, arson, mob attack of innocent citizens that may cause a total breach of peace, unrestrained speed, total disregard to traffic rules and regulations, the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Agency (TASKFORCE) is set for total clamp down on all recalcitrant okada operators on the restricted routes on Lagos Highways, to free the state from their menace and their unruly attitudes threatening the security architecture of the State as encapsulated in the T.H.E.M.E.S. Agenda of Mr Governor.

The Unit will embark on mass raids and confiscation of all Okada found on the highways, restrict routes and prosecute both the riders and passengers who are culprits, with a view to achieving the State’s vision of zero tolerance for Okada operation.

The Chairman of the State Taskforce, CSP. Shola Jejeloye made the statement yesterday during the decoration of newly promoted officers attached to the Unit at the conference room of the Agency Headquarters, Safety Arena, Bolade, Oshodi, Lagos.

He disclosed that within this year alone over 1,654 motorcycles known as Okada have been impounded at various locations of the State for plying restricted roads and violating the State Laws on its restrictions on major highways.

He said that the Agency had taken her enforcement for compliance activities to Ogba, Cele-Ijesha Expressway, Jakande Estate Okeafa, Allen Avenue, Oshodi Mile 12, Ojodu Berger, Ketu Alapere, Agric in Ikorodu, Agege areas to mention but a few in the State within the first two weeks of January this year.